Little Red Rooster
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(G/C G)(4x)
C
I am the little red rooster
G G/C G
Too lazy to crow for day
C
I am the little red rooster
G G/C G
Too lazy to crow for day
D C G
Keep everything in the farm yard upset in every way
G/C G 2x
C G G/C G
The dogs begin to bark and hounds begin to howl
C G G/C G
Dogs begin to bark and hounds begin to howl
D C
Watch out strange cat people
G
Little red rooster's on the prowl
(G/C G)(2x)
C
If you see my little red rooster
G G/C G
Please drive him home
C
If you see my little red rooster
G G/C G
Please drive him home
D C
Ain't had no peace in the farm yard
G
Since my little red rooster's been gone
(G/C G)(4x)
How to play Little Red Rooster
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G/C. 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.