Verse
G A Bm
The Magpie is a most illustrious bird.
A A/G# F#m
Dwells in a diamond tree.
Bm G A Bm
One brings sorrow and one brings joy,
A A/G# Bm
Sorrow and joy for me.
Verse 2:
G A Bm
The Magpie is a most royal bird.
A A/G# F#m
Black and blue as night.
Bm G A Bm
I would that I had feathers three,
A A/G# Bm
Black and blue and white.
Verse 3:
G A Bm
I saw the gentle Magpie bird,
A A/G# F#m
In the dusky yester-eve.
Bm G A Bm
One brings sorrow and one brings joy,
A A/G# Bm
Sorrow and joy for me,
A A/G# Bm
Sorrow and joy for me.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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G A Bm A/G# F#m
C#ADGBC# C#ADGBC# C#ADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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