Verse
Ab A# Cm
The Magpie is a most illustrious bird.
A# A#/A Gm
Dwells in a diamond tree.
Cm Ab A# Cm
One brings sorrow and one brings joy,
A# A#/A Cm
Sorrow and joy for me.
Verse 2:
Ab A# Cm
The Magpie is a most royal bird.
A# A#/A Gm
Black and blue as night.
Cm Ab A# Cm
I would that I had feathers three,
A# A#/A Cm
Black and blue and white.
Verse 3:
Ab A# Cm
I saw the gentle Magpie bird,
A# A#/A Gm
In the dusky yester-eve.
Cm Ab A# Cm
One brings sorrow and one brings joy,
A# A#/A Cm
Sorrow and joy for me,
A# A#/A Cm
Sorrow and joy for me.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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Ab A# Cm A#/A Gm
DADGBD DADGBD DADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
x13331 x32010 xx0231 x20010 x02210