The Cuckoo
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Am G Am
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Am G Am
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[Verse 1]
Am G Am
Gonna build me a log cabin on a mountain so high
G Am
So I can see my darling as she goes passing by
[Chorus]
G E Am
Oh the cuckoo, she's a pretty bird and she warbles as she flies
G E Am
But she never says cuckoo 'till the fourth day of July
[Interlude]
Am G Am
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[Verse 2]
G Am
Now my horses, they ain't hungry and they won't eat your hay
G Am
So I'll ride on just a little further and feed them on the way
[Chorus]
G E Am
Oh the cuckoo, she's a pretty bird and she warbles as she flies
G E Am
She will cause you never no trouble and she'll tell you no lie
[Solo]
Am G Am
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Am G Am
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[Verse 3]
G Am
You can see that I have wandered by the dust that's on my feet
G Am
Now I'll build me a log cabin, let my true love look for me
[Chorus]
G E Am
Oh the cuckoo, she's a pretty bird and she warbles as she flies
G E Am
But she never says cuckoo 'till the fourth day of July
[Outro]
Am G
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Am G A
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How to play The Cuckoo
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 E. 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.