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Capo II *
A A D G E E E E
AJohnny, he's a joker (he's a bird)
A very funny joker (he's a bird)
But Dwhen he jokes my honey (he's a dog)
His Ajokin' ain't so funny (what a dog)
EJohnny is a joker that's a-Dtryin' to steal my baby
(He's a bird dogA)A  D  G  E  E  E  E  
AJohnny sings a love song (like a bird)
He sings the sweetest love song (you ever heard)
But Dwhen he sings to my gal (what a howl)
To Ame he's just a wolf dog (on the prowl)
EJohnny wants to fly away and Dpuppy-love my baby
(He's a bird dog)A  A  D  G  E  E  E  E  
DHey, Bird Dog, get away from my quail
AHey, Bird Dog, you're on the wrong trail
EBird Dog you better leave my Dlovey-dove aAlone
DHey, Bird Dog, get away from my chick
AHey, Bird Dog, you better get away quick
EBird Dog, you better find a DChicken Little of your AownA  A  D  G  E  E  E  E  
AJohnny kissed the teacher (he's a bird)
He tiptoed up to reach her (he's a bird)
Well, Dhe's the teacher's pet now (he's a dog)
What Ahe wants he can get now (what a dog)
EHe even made the teacher let Dhim sit next to my baby
(He's a bird dog)A  A  D  G  E  E  E  E  
DHey, Bird Dog, get away from my quail
AHey, Bird Dog, you're on the wrong trail
EBird Dog you better leave my Dlovey-dove aAlone
DHey, Bird Dog, get away from my chick
AHey, Bird Dog, you better get away quick
EBird Dog, you better find a DChicken Little of your Aown
A   A   D   G   E   E   E   E2x
* Alternate:
A= B  
D= E  
G= A  
E= F#  
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The story behind the song

This song captures the frustration and jealousy of a singer whose girlfriend is being pursued by another boy named Johnny. The singer likens Johnny to a "bird dog" for his persistent attempts to win her affection. Recorded by The Everly Brothers and released in 1958, the tune features a blend of 12-bar blues stanzas and 8-bar blues choruses. It's a playful yet pointed expression of romantic rivalry.

AI-written from these sources:Bird Dog (song) — Wikipedia ↗The Everly Brothers (album) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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