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The Sparrow

The Ramblers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Sparrow by The Ramblers in the key of C

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

Chorus
I'm COnly A GPoor Little CSparrow
No CColourful GFeathers Have CI
I FCan't Even Sing When I'm GNesting In Spring
And The DTurnips Don't Grow Very GHigh

Verse 1
No CSparrows I GKnow Are So CCheeky
In CFact They're InGcredibly CBrave
But For FMe That's Not True, All GI Ever Do
Is DWorry Myself To The GGrave

Chorus
She's COnly A GPoor Little CSparrow
No CColourful GFeathers Has CShe
She FCan't Even Sing When She's GNesting In Spring
And The DTurnips Don't Grow Very GHigh

Verse 2
WhenCever I GTry To Be CHelpful
I CSeem To Do GSomething That's CWrong
Only FOne Day Last Week, I GTrapped Someone's Beak
And DNow It's As Broad As It's GLong

Verse 3
I COnce Had A GBoyfriend Called CBertie
He CSaid I Was GPretty And CSweet
He FBuilt Me A Nest Gave Me GAll Of His Best
Then DTripped Up And Fell Off The GTree

Chorus
She's COnly A GPoor Little CSparrow
No CColourful GFeathers Has CShe
She FCan't Even Sing When She's GNesting In Spring
And The DTurnips Don't Grow Very GHigh

She's COnly A GPoor Little CSparrow
No CColourful GFeathers Has CShe
She FCan't Even Sing When She's GNesting In Spring
She's GOnly A Poor Little CBird
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Sparrow?

The chords for The Sparrow are: C, G, F, D

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: C, G, F, D

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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