Bird dog (intro) (midi)

A - D - G - E (4x)

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1. Johnny is a joker [he’s a bird],

a very funny joker [he’s a bird],

D

but when he jokes my honey [he’s a dog],

A

his jokin’ ain’t so funny [what a dog].

E D A - E

Johnny is a joker that’s a’tryin’ to steal my honey [he’s a bird dog].

A

2. Johnny sings a love song [like a bird],

he sings the sweetest love song [ya ever heard],

D

but when he sings to my gal [what a howl]

A

to me he’s just a wolf dog [on the prowl].

E D A - E

Johnny wants to fly away and puppy-love my baby [he’s a bird dog].

D

Hey, bird dog get away from my quail,

A

hey, bird dog you’re on the wrong trail !

E D A

Bird dog you better leave my lovey-dove alone!

D

Hey, bird dog get away from my chick,

A

hey, bird dog you better get away quick !

E D A

Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own.

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A

3. Johnny kissed the teacher [he’s a bird],

he tiptoed up to reach her [he’s a bird],

D

well, he’s the teacher’s pet now [he’s a dog],

A

what he wants he’s been gettin’ now [what a dog].

E D A - E

He even made the teacher let him sit next to my baby [he’s a bird dog].

D

Hey, bird dog get away from my quail,

A

hey, bird dog you’re on the wrong trail !

E D A

Bird dog you better leave my lovey-dove alone!

D

Hey, bird dog get away from my chick,

A

hey, bird dog you better get away quick !

E D A

Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own.

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He’s a bird

(orig. = capo 2nd) (Everly Brothers)