“Coo-Coo (Peacock Song)”

Description

"Coo-coo, coo-oo-oo, Coo-coo, coo-oo-oo. Coo-coo, coo-ah-li-ah."

Notes

Said to be the acceptance song sung by the peacock after it was elected to be queen of the birds. (One might point out, however, that peacocks are male...). - RBW

References

  1. Sandburg, p. 237, "Coo-Coo (Peacock Song)" (1 short text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, San237

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1927 (Sandburg)
Keywords: bird nonballad
Found in: US