Learn to play "The Great Speckled Bird" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Great Speckled Bird" smoothly on your guitar.
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A# A#7 D# What a beautiful thought I am thinking F7 A# Concerning the great speckled bird A#7 D# And to know that my name is recorded F7 A# On the pages of God's Holy Word Desiring to lower her standard They watch every move that she makes They long to find fault with her teachings But really they find no mistake I am glad I have learned of her meekness I am proud that my name is on her book For I want to be one never fearing The face of my Savior to look When He cometh descending from heaven On the cloud that He writes in His Word I'll be joyfully carried to meet Him On the wings of that great speckled bird You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA# A#7 D# F7 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. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Great Speckled Bird" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Great Speckled Bird" by Johnny Cash.