I’m gonna build a log cabin

In the mountains so high

So I can see Lilly 

As she rides on by
Oh the cuckoo she’s a pretty bird

She sings as she flies

She never holler cuckoo

Till the 4th of July
I’ve played cards in England

I’ve played cards in Spain

I bet you 10 dollars

I’m gonna beat you next game
Jack of diamonds

Jack of diamonds

I’ve known you from old

You robbed my poor pockets

Of my silver and my gold
Oh the cuckoo she’s a pretty bird

She sings as she flies

She’s keeping no secrets

She’s telling no lies