Fierce Little Bird
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"Fierce Little Bird" - Neal Casal - Leavin' Traces - 2004
Transcribed by wranglingoutlaw
3/4 time
G/F# - 200xxx
Intro - | D | D | A | A | Em | Em | G | G | x2
D A
You're a fierce little bird
Em
And You can't settle down
G
Despite all Your tryin'
D A
You haven't told Me a word
Em
Of all that You've found
G
Since You started flyin'
A Em D G
You couldn't get out of here fast enough.........
Em C
And who am I not to wish
A
You nothing but luck
D A
You've got a long way to go
Em
Longer than most
G
And for that I am sorry
D A
I know it wasn't Your fault
Em
How were You to know
G
How this all got started
A Em D G
You never were like the rest anyway.........
Em C
And who am I not to think.
A
That You won't find Your way.
| D | D | A | A | Em | Em | G | G | x2
A Em
I Steer clear of confusion
A Em
Caused by people too well trusted
A Em
With each new year comes illusion
A Em G/F# G
And dreams that leave You disenchanted.........
| Em | G/F# | G | G |
D A
You're a sweet little girl
Em
And I'll tell You now
G
That You're asking for trouble
D A
Cause it's such a cruel world
Em
And if You don't watch out
G
They're all gonna find You
A Em D G
But You can't get out of here fast enough.........
Em C
And who am I not to wish You
A
Nothing but luck ooh..
D A
Nothing but luck.....
Em G
Nothing but luck.....
| D ..
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