The Great Speckled Bird

Johnny Cash

Written by Rev. Guy Smith

Key of G · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

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What a beautiful thought I am thinking
D7                            G
Concerning the great speckled bird
                         G7 C
And to know that my name is recorded
       D7                  G
On the pages of God's Holy Word

Verse 2

                  G7  C
Desiring to lower her standard
     D7                        G
They watch every move that she makes
                        G7       C
They long to find fault with her teachings
    D7                  G
But really she makes no mistake

Verse 3

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I am glad I have learned of her meekness
     D7                          G
I am glad that my name is on her book
                     G7    C
For I want to be one never fearing
    D7                   G
The face of my Savior to look

Verse 4

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And when He cometh descending from heaven
     D7                        G
On a cloud like He said in His Word
                 G7              C
I'll be joyfully carried to meet Him
       D7                          G
On the wings of the great speckled bird