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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 C

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
C  A#  F  F

Verse 1
I FGot A Little Telegram From Lbj,
Said, "FCome On Down, The Weather's FFine,
But FFirst We're Gonna Check You Out And FTeach You What To Do,
So, FBuddy, Better Stand In FLine,
We're Gonna A#7Strip You Naked And BA#7uild You Up Again,
And A#7Then We're Gonna Mess Up Your MA#7ind,
And Then We'll FSend You In The FJungle,
If You're FLucky You'll SurFvive,
You'll FLearn To Dodge A FClaymore Mine,
You'll Be A C7Dove In Hawk's A#7Clothing,
Yes You FWill".F​

Verse 2
I Went FDown To The Draft Board And FSaid, "You Guys Are Nuts,
FKilling People Just Ain't FRight",
They FLooked At Me And FLaughed Out Loud,
And FRolled On The Floor,
And FSaid "You're Really OutaFsite,
Take Our A#7Eight Week Basic Course It's Called '10A#70 Ways To Kill',
And A#7Know That You'll See The LA#7ight",
The Way The FGrabbed Me By The Arm,
I FKnew They Weren't Kidding Around,
And FI Began To Feel UpFtight,
I Can't Be A C7Dove In Hawk's A#7Clothing,
No, No, FNo.   F​

Instrumental
F  F
F7  F7
A#7  A#7
F7  F7
C7  A#7
F7  F7
F7  F7
F7  F7
A#7  A#7
F7  F7
C7  A#7
F7  F7
F7  F7
F7  F7
A#7  A#7
F7  F7
C7  A#7
F7  F7
F7  F7
F7  F7
A#7  A#7
F7  F7
C7  A#7
F7  F7

Verse 3
I FApplied For Co But That FDid Me No Good,
They FSaid "To War Or Jail You Must FGo",
I Said, "That FIsn't Very Much Of A Choice,
So Let Me FThink, I'll Let You Know",
They Said "It's A#7Unpatriotic To Think Out Loud,
You A#7Sound Like A Peacenik Pinko",
So They FThrew Me In The Prison With A FFive-Year Term,
And FNow I'm Feeling Pretty FLow,
'Cause I'm A C7Dove In Convict's A#7Clothing,
Oh, No, FNo. F​

Outro
F  F
F7  F7
A#7  A#7
F7  F7
C7  A#7
F7(FadF7e Out)
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Dove In Hawks Clothing?

The chords for Dove In Hawks Clothing are: C, A#, F, A#7, C7, F7

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: C, A#, F, A#7, C7, F7

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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