Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Introduction:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA x4
Verse 1:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm a house wren, hunting for a house
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I haven't found one, I'm on the lookout
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
For a home to call my own
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
A augmentedA private residence
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
Through the grapevine I heard an empty gourd
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
Is hangin' up somewhere on some old lady's porch
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'll pack my bags and off I'll go
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
To my new humble abode
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm gonna sing
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
at the top of my lungs 'cause it's a beautiful day
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm gonna spread my wings
E minorEm F# minorF#m
'Cause as far as I know
G+G A augmentedA
I am halfway home
Instrumental:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA x4
Verse 2:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm a house wren who needs a summer home
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
A augmentedA country farmhouse or a quiet bungalow
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
Not too big, and not too small
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
First-rate real estate
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I got my eyes peeled for a window box
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
An old tin can, a boot or a flower pot
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'll pack my bags and off I'll go
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
To my new humble abode
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm gonna sing
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
at the top of my lungs 'cause it's a beautiful day
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm gonna spread my wings
E minorEm F# minorF#m
'Cause as far as I know
G+G A augmentedA
I am halfway home
Instrumental:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA x4
Verse 3:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm a house wren still hunting for a house
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
But I got a song and a lot to sing about
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'll pack my bags and off I'll go
D MajorD G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
Because you know
Chorus:
G+G
I'm gonna sing
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
at the top of my lungs 'cause it's a beautiful day
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm gonna spread my wings
E minorEm F# minorF#m
I'm on top of the world
G+G A augmentedA
And it's a beautiful thing
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm gonna sing
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
at the top of my lungs 'cause it's a beautiful day
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm gonna spread my wings
E minorEm F# minorF#m
'Cause as far as I know
G+G A augmentedA
I am halfway home
Outro:
G+G A augmentedA
I am halfway home