Big Black Bird
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Verse
D G
Heave ho, the captain's gold
C G
the last glass eye that the Gypsy stole
D G
I'd be fine just taking a stroll
C G
through the long brown grass as the river unfolds
[Refrão]Bm E
Random clans gather on the strands
D G C G
Shaking their leaves and stomping in the sand
Bm E
Big black bird hanging in the sky
D G C G
A stern-eyed lover with a ravenous eye
Interlude
D G C G
Heave ho
Verse
D G
Heave ho, the captain's gold
C G
Broke down boat sitting quiet in the shoals
D G
Black-eyed child rising silent from the coals
C G
As the sun goes down and the night unfolds
[Refrão]Bm E
Random clans gather on the strands
D G C G
Shaking their leaves and stomping in the sand
Bm E
Big black bird hanging in the sky
D G C G
A stern-eyed lover with a ravenous eye
Verse
D G
Round and round and round it goes
C G
Big black bird just spinning in the coals
D G
Round and round and round it goes
C G
Where it's gonna stop ain't nobody knows
How to play Big Black Bird
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.