Mockin Bird Hill
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Capo 1
Intro: G C D7 G (2x)
G
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee-dee
C
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee
D7 G C G
To wake up in the morning to the mockingbird's trill
G
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee-dee
C
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee
D7 G C G
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill
When the sun in the morning
Peeps over the hill
And kisses the roses 'round my windowsill
Then my heart fills with gladness
When I hear the trill
Of the birds in the treetops on Mockin' Bird Hill
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee-dee
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee
To wake up in the morning to the mockingbird's trill
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee-dee
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill
G C D7 G C G
G C D7 G C G
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee-dee
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee
To wake up in the morning to the mockingbird's trill
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee-dee
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee-dee
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee
To wake up in the morning to the mockingbird's trill
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee-dee
Tra-la-la, twiddly-dee
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill
(Fade out)
How to play Mockin Bird Hill
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.