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The Riddle Song

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THE RIDDLE SONG
As recorded by Sam Cooke
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G                C                  G
I gave my love a cherry that had no stone
D                G                   D
I gave my love a chicken that had no bone
                 G                D
I gave my love a ring that had no end
  C              G        C     G
I gave my love a baby with no cryin'
[Verse 2]
G             C                      G
How can there be a cherry that has no stone
D7               G         C/D G        D    D7
How can there be a chicken that  has no bone
              G        C/D G           D7  C Bb
How can there be a ring    that has no end
Em          Em7    C         Am7 D7  G C6  G/B D7/A G
How can there be a baby with no    cryiin'
[Verse 3]
     C                                   G      D7
A cherry when it's bloomin', ain't got no stone
                   G       C      G      D7
A chicken when it's  pippin' ain't got no bone
                 G     C G         D7  C
A ring when it's woven,  it has no end
B7    Em   Em7  C                 Am7     D7     G      C
And oh,  a baby when it's sleepin',   there's no cryin'
            G
A baby when it's sleepin'
     Am7   D9     G  C  G
There's no cryin'

The Riddle Song chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Riddle Song by Sam Cooke. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

THE RIDDLE SONG
As recorded by Sam Cooke
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3]

The Riddle Song Chords by Sam Cooke

Learn how to play The Riddle Song by Sam Cooke with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Riddle Song chords”, “The Riddle Song guitar chords”, or “Sam Cooke The Riddle Song chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Riddle Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Riddle Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, D7, C/D, Bb.

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How do I play "The Riddle Song" by Sam Cooke on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Riddle Song" by Sam Cooke on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "The Riddle Song" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Riddle Song" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Riddle Song"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Riddle Song" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Riddle Song" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Riddle Song" by Sam Cooke with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sam Cooke below.

What key is "The Riddle Song" in?

The chords for "The Riddle Song" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, D7, C/D, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.