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Chicken chords by
Mississippi John Hurt
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Key: C major
Intro 1
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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F
F

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C
C

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Verse 1
C
C

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Oh, chicken, chicken,
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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you can't roost too high for me.
C
C

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Chicken, chicken,

come on outta' that tree.
Verse 2
C
C

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F
F

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C
C

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Chicken, chicken, chicken,

you can't roost too high for me.
Verse 3
C
C

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F
F

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Am
Am

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C is the way we begin.
C
C

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Am
Am

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C
C

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Am
Am

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H to make the letter hen.
C
C

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I am the way.
F
F

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C
C

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C when the seasons are grey.
Am
Am

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C
C

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K is to fill him in.

E I'm near the end.

C-H-I-C-K-E-N
Verse 4
C
C

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That's That's That's That's That's That's
Am
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C
C

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G
G

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That's the way to spell chicken.

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Chords
  • C

  • G

  • F

  • Gm

    3
  • Am

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Chicken by Mississippi John Hurt is C major.

The primary chords used in Chicken are C, G, F, Gm, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, G, F, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Chicken is approximately 158 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Chicken using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Chicken. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Mississippi John Hurt.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Chicken to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Chicken by Mississippi John Hurt on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.