Cuckoo Is A Pretty Bird

Bob Dylan - Cuckoo Is A Pretty Bird: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Cuckoo Is A Pretty Bird" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Oh, the cuckoo is a pretty bird
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An' she warbles as she flies
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But she never sings "Cuckoo"
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'till the fourth day 'n July

I've a-gambled in England
I've gambled in Spain
'An I betchu' ten dollars
That I'll beatchu' next game

I'll build me a cabin
On a mountain so high
So I can see Mary
When she goes ridin' by

I wish I was a poet
An' could write a fine hand
I'd write my love a letter
Lawd she would understand


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Cuckoo Is A Pretty Bird" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Cuckoo Is A Pretty Bird" by Bob Dylan.

Bob Dylan - Cuckoo Is A Pretty Bird: Guitar Chords

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