Listen To The Mocking Bird

by Alice Hawthorne
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Lyrics

I’m

(G7)dream

ing now of my (C)Hal lie,

sweet (G7)Hal lie,

sweet (C)Hal lie.

I’m (G7)dream

ing now

of (C)Hal lie,

(C7)for the (F)thought of her is (G7)one that nev er (C)dies.

Lis ten to the (G7)mock ing bird,

lis ten to the (C)mock ing bird,

the (G7)mock ing bird still sing ing o’er her (C)grave.

Lis ten to the (G7)mock ing bird,

lis ten to the (C)mock ing bird,

(C7)still

(F)sing ing where the (G7)weep ing wil lows (C)wave.

Ah!

(G7)well

I yet

re my (C)mem ber,

re

(G7)mem ber,

re

(C)mem ber.

Ah!

(G7)well

I yet

re

(C)mem ber

(C7)when we (F)gath ered in the (G7)cot ton side by (C)side.

Lis ten to the (G7)mock ing bird,

lis ten to the (C)mock ing bird,

the

(G7)mock ing bird still sing ing o’er her (C)grave.

Lis ten to the (G7)mock ing bird,

lis ten to the (C)mock ing bird,

(C7)still

(F)sing ing where the (G7)weep ing wil lows (C)wave.

Ah!

(C)wave.

Listen To The Mocking Bird β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Listen To The Mocking Bird" by Alice Hawthorne: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œListen To The Mocking Bird”

What key is "Listen To The Mocking Bird" by Alice Hawthorne played in?
Listen To The Mocking Bird is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Listen To The Mocking Bird"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Listen To The Mocking Bird" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Listen To The Mocking Bird"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Listen To The Mocking Bird"?
"Listen To The Mocking Bird" was originally performed by Alice Hawthorne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Alice Hawthorne can I play here?
Try "Whispering Hope". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Listen To The Mocking Bird" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Listen To The Mocking Bird" by Alice Hawthorne. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Listen To The Mocking Bird" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Listen To The Mocking Bird" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.