Verse
A# C Dm
The Magpie is a most illustrious bird.
C C/B Am
Dwells in a diamond tree.
Dm A# C Dm
One brings sorrow and one brings joy,
C C/B Dm
Sorrow and joy for me.
Verse 2:
A# C Dm
The Magpie is a most royal bird.
C C/B Am
Black and blue as night.
Dm A# C Dm
I would that I had feathers three,
C C/B Dm
Black and blue and white.
Verse 3:
A# C Dm
I saw the gentle Magpie bird,
C C/B Am
In the dusky yester-eve.
Dm A# C Dm
One brings sorrow and one brings joy,
C C/B Dm
Sorrow and joy for me,
C C/B Dm
Sorrow and joy for me.
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