Capo 6th fret

Standard (EADGBE)

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Verse 1

 The Magpie is a most illustrious bird.

Dwells in a diamond tree.

One brings sorrow and one brings joy,

Sorrow and joy for me.

Verse 2

 The Magpie is a most royal bird.

Black and blue as night.

 I would that I had feathers three,

Black and blue and white.

Verse 3

I saw the gentle Magpie bird,

 In the dusky yester-eve.

One brings sorrow and one brings joy,

Sorrow and joy for me,

Sorrow and joy for me.

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