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