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Translated by Stephanie Brunelle
Writted and Sung By Gillian Welch off her album "Hell amoung the yearlings"
G Em
Oh little red bird on my window sill
G Em
Been so lonesome shakin that morning chill
G
Oh little red bird open your mouth and sing
G Em
Been so lonesome I just about flown away
Chorus:
C
For so long now I've been out in the rain
G Em C
and snow, But winter's come and gone a little
G
bird told me so.
G Em
Oh little blue bird pearly feathered breast
G Em
Five cold knickles all I've got left
G
Oh little blue bird what am I gonna do?
G
Five cold knickles, that ain't gonna see me
Em
through
Chorus:
(Long G) Em
Oh little black bird-(hold out)-On my wire line
G Em
Dark as troubles in this heart of mine
G
Oh little black bird sings a worried song
G Em
Dark as troubles til winter's come and gone
Chorus:
Repeat 3x's to end song
This is one of my favorite song's of hers. She plays it on her album "hell amoung the yearlings"
Fast or slow this song is a great campfire tune, that's where I first heard it. Have fun!
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Last Updated: February 5, 2026