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The Sparrow

The Ramblers

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

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

Chorus
I'm GOnly A DPoor Little GSparrow
No GColourful DFeathers Have GI
I CCan't Even Sing When I'm DNesting In Spring
And The ATurnips Don't Grow Very DHigh

Verse 1
No GSparrows I DKnow Are So GCheeky
In GFact They're InDcredibly GBrave
But For CMe That's Not True, All DI Ever Do
Is AWorry Myself To The DGrave

Chorus
She's GOnly A DPoor Little GSparrow
No GColourful DFeathers Has GShe
She CCan't Even Sing When She's DNesting In Spring
And The ATurnips Don't Grow Very DHigh

Verse 2
WhenGever I DTry To Be GHelpful
I GSeem To Do DSomething That's GWrong
Only COne Day Last Week, I DTrapped Someone's Beak
And ANow It's As Broad As It's DLong

Verse 3
I GOnce Had A DBoyfriend Called GBertie
He GSaid I Was DPretty And GSweet
He CBuilt Me A Nest Gave Me DAll Of His Best
Then ATripped Up And Fell Off The DTree

Chorus
She's GOnly A DPoor Little GSparrow
No GColourful DFeathers Has GShe
She CCan't Even Sing When She's DNesting In Spring
And The ATurnips Don't Grow Very DHigh

She's GOnly A DPoor Little GSparrow
No GColourful DFeathers Has GShe
She CCan't Even Sing When She's DNesting In Spring
She's DOnly A Poor Little GBird
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Sparrow?

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

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: G, D, C, A

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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