Weathercock
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Bm Bm7
Good morning Weathercock: How did you fare last night?
A G Bm
Did the cold wind bite you, did you face up to the fright
G A Bm Bm7
When the leaves spin from October and whip around your tail?
A G Bm
Did you shake from the blast, did you shiver through the gale?
Bm A
D Bm G D Dsus4
Give us direction; the best of goodwill
Em A7 G (A)
Put us in touch with fair winds.
D Em Em(add9)
Sing to us softly, hum evening's song
A7 C G
Tell us what the blacksmith has done for you.
Bm Bm7
Do you simply reflect changes in the patterns of the sky,
A G Bm
Or is it true to say the weather heeds the twinkle in your eye?
G A Bm Bm7
Do you fight the rush of winter; do you hold snowflakes at bay?
A G Bm
Do you lift the dawn sun from the fields and help him on his way?
Bm A
D Bm G D Dsus4
Good morning Weathercock: make this day bright.
Em A7 G (A)
Put us in touch with your fair winds.
D Em Em(add9)
Sing to us softly, hum evening's song.
A7 C G
Point the way to better days we can share with you.
Bm G A Bm : 3 times
F# G
Instrumental verse
D Bm G D Dsus4
Good morning Weathercock: make this day bright.
Em A7 G (A)
Put us in touch with your fair winds.
D Em Em(add9)
Sing to us softly, hum evening's song.
A7 C G
Point the way to better days we can share with you.
G A
Bm G A Bm : 4 times
G A Bm
G A F# E D
Bm G A Bm : Repeat and fade...
How to play Weathercock
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.