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Dove In Hawks Clothing

Ultimate Spinach

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Dove In Hawks Clothing by Ultimate Spinach in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Bpm:      123
Released: 2 Feb 2026
Album:    Ultimate Spinach

Capo: No

Intro
A  G  D  D

Verse 1
I DGot A Little Telegram From Lbj,
Said, "DCome On Down, The Weather's DFine,
But DFirst We're Gonna Check You Out And DTeach You What To Do,
So, DBuddy, Better Stand In DLine,
We're Gonna G7Strip You Naked And G7Build You Up Again,
And G7Then We're Gonna Mess Up Your G7Mind,
And Then We'll DSend You In The DJungle,
If You're DLucky You'll SurDvive,
You'll DLearn To Dodge A DClaymore Mine,
You'll Be A A7Dove In Hawk's G7Clothing,
Yes You DWill".D​

Verse 2
I Went DDown To The Draft Board And DSaid, "You Guys Are Nuts,
DKilling People Just Ain't DRight",
They DLooked At Me And DLaughed Out Loud,
And DRolled On The Floor,
And DSaid "You're Really OutaDsite,
Take Our G7Eight Week Basic Course It's Called '1G700 Ways To Kill',
And G7Know That You'll See The G7Light",
The Way The DGrabbed Me By The Arm,
I DKnew They Weren't Kidding Around,
And DI Began To Feel UpDtight,
I Can't Be A A7Dove In Hawk's G7Clothing,
No, No, DNo.   D​

Instrumental
D  D
D7  D7
G7  G7
D7  D7
A7  G7
D7  D7
D7  D7
D7  D7
G7  G7
D7  D7
A7  G7
D7  D7
D7  D7
D7  D7
G7  G7
D7  D7
A7  G7
D7  D7
D7  D7
D7  D7
G7  G7
D7  D7
A7  G7
D7  D7

Verse 3
I DApplied For Co But That DDid Me No Good,
They DSaid "To War Or Jail You Must DGo",
I Said, "That DIsn't Very Much Of A Choice,
So Let Me DThink, I'll Let You Know",
They Said "It's G7Unpatriotic To Think Out Loud,
You G7Sound Like A Peacenik Pinko",
So They DThrew Me In The Prison With A DFive-Year Term,
And DNow I'm Feeling Pretty DLow,
'Cause I'm A A7Dove In Convict's G7Clothing,
Oh, No, DNo. D​

Outro
D  D
D7  D7
G7  G7
D7  D7
A7  G7
D7(FadD7e Out)
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Dove In Hawks Clothing?

The chords for Dove In Hawks Clothing are: A, G, D, G7, A7, D7

What is the original key of Dove In Hawks Clothing?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Dove In Hawks Clothing?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Dove In Hawks Clothing in another key?

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

Can Dove In Hawks Clothing be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Dove In Hawks Clothing on ukulele?

Chord Dove In Hawks Clothing can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Dove In Hawks Clothing?

Dove In Hawks Clothing uses 6 chords: A, G, D, G7, A7, D7

What is the easiest way to play Dove In Hawks Clothing?

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 Dove In Hawks Clothing released in?

Dove In Hawks Clothing was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Dove In Hawks Clothing?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Dove In Hawks Clothing 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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