The Cuckoo

by Taj Mahal · · Blues
Lyrics

Quick Answer — The Cuckoo Lyrics

[00:16.38] You know the cuckoo [00:19.74] Shes a pretty bird [00:22.56] Baby but she warble woman as she fly [00:28.05] But she never, never heard a cuckoo
Blues 1968 English

The Cuckoo Full Lyrics

You know the cuckoo Shes a pretty bird Baby but she warble woman as she fly But she never, never heard a cuckoo Until the Fourth Day of July Mama, mama Ooh, sweet mama Tell you boy not to be a gamblin' man Cuz the card'll cheat em' Lord they will beat him And they'll leave him with a losin' hand Jack o' Diamonds Yeah, Jack o' Diamonds Well, ya robbed my poor pocket o' silver and gold First ya hurt me Then ya desert me Then ya leave me out in the cold I'm gonna buy me Baby, I'm gonna buy me A little cabin on the mountain top You know I'm gonna stay there Baby I'm just gonna lay there I don't care if the whole world come to a stop You know the cuckoo is a pretty bird Baby but she warble as she fly But baby you never heard a cuckoo Until the fourth of july

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "The Cuckoo" by Taj Mahal released?

"The Cuckoo" by Taj Mahal was released in 1968.

What genre is "The Cuckoo" by Taj Mahal?

"The Cuckoo" by Taj Mahal is a Blues song.

What are the opening lyrics of "The Cuckoo"?

The opening lyrics are: "[00:16.38] You know the cuckoo"