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The Sparrow

The Ramblers

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Sparrow by The Ramblers

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D

Chorus
I'm DOnly A APoor Little DSparrow
No DColourful AFeathers Have DI
I GCan't Even Sing When I'm ANesting In Spring
And The ETurnips Don't Grow Very AHigh

Verse 1
No DSparrows I AKnow Are So DCheeky
In DFact They're InAcredibly DBrave
But For GMe That's Not True, All AI Ever Do
Is EWorry Myself To The AGrave

Chorus
She's DOnly A APoor Little DSparrow
No DColourful AFeathers Has DShe
She GCan't Even Sing When She's ANesting In Spring
And The ETurnips Don't Grow Very AHigh

Verse 2
WhenDever I ATry To Be DHelpful
I DSeem To Do ASomething That's DWrong
Only GOne Day Last Week, I ATrapped Someone's Beak
And ENow It's As Broad As It's ALong

Verse 3
I DOnce Had A ABoyfriend Called DBertie
He DSaid I Was APretty And DSweet
He GBuilt Me A Nest Gave Me AAll Of His Best
Then ETripped Up And Fell Off The ATree

Chorus
She's DOnly A APoor Little DSparrow
No DColourful AFeathers Has DShe
She GCan't Even Sing When She's ANesting In Spring
And The ETurnips Don't Grow Very AHigh

She's DOnly A APoor Little DSparrow
No DColourful AFeathers Has DShe
She GCan't Even Sing When She's ANesting In Spring
She's AOnly A Poor Little DBird
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FAQ

What are the chords for The Sparrow?

The chords for The Sparrow are: D, A, G, E

What is the original key of The Sparrow?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing The Sparrow?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Sparrow in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Sparrow be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Sparrow on ukulele?

Chord The Sparrow can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Sparrow?

The Sparrow uses 4 chords: D, A, G, E

What is the easiest way to play The Sparrow?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Sparrow released in?

The Sparrow was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Sparrow?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Sparrow to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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