Bird Dog
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{INTRO}
B B E A F# F# F# F# (2X)
{V1}
B
Johnny is a joker (he's a bird)
B
A very funny joker (he's a bird)
E
But when he jokes my honey (he's a dog)
B
His jokin' ain't so funny (what a dog)
F# E B B E A F# F# F# F#
Johnny is a joker that's a tryin' to steal my baby (he's a bird dog)
{V2}
Johnny sings a love song (like a bird)
Sings the sweetest love song (ya ever heard)
But when he sings to my gal (what a howl)
To me he's just a wolf dog (on the prowl)
Johnny wants to fly away and puppy love my baby (he's a bird dog)
{Chorus}
E
Hey bird dog get away from my quail
B
Hey bird dog you're on the wrong trail
F# E B F#
Bird dog you better leave my lovely dove alone
Hey bird dog get away from my chick
Hey bird dog you better get away quick
Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own B B E A F# F# F# F# (2x)
{V3}
Johnny kissed the teacher (he's a bird)
He tip toed up to reach her (he's a bird)
Well he's the teacher's pet now (he's a dog)
What he wants he can get now (what a dog)
He even made the teacher let him sit next to my baby (he's a bird dog)
{Chorus}
{OUTRO}
B B E A F# F# F# F# (4X)
How to play Bird Dog
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.