Bird Of The Summer
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(Intro) A D A
A
You came with the season as the first swallow sang
A brown headed stranger with a five-letter name
D Bm A
dooodoodoo
A
We planted our kisses where the wild berries grow
my feet sprouted wings and I flew all the way home
D Bm A
dooodoodoo
F#m D A
My cheeks red like fire engines racing
F#m D A
straight to the heat of your skin
F#m D
and I know our days are numbered
A D
early bird of the summer
A E A
you'll fly south just as the fall begins
A
The leaves changed their colors and the schoolyards were filled
My coat with the patches barely keeps out the chill
D Bm A
dooodoodoo
A
You sent me a postcard from a town out of state
I wish it were warmer and I hope you're the same
D Bm A
dooodoodoo
F#m D A
The fields where we wandered were golden
F#m D A
Now only muddy my boots
F#m D
and I know I should recover
A D
you're a bird of the summer
A E A
I was wrong to try and capture you
( A D A ) (2x)
F#m E Bm D A D
Flight
F#m E Bm D A D
Flight
( A )
( D E A ) (2x)
F#m D A
Gone is the pale hand of winter
F#m D A
Here is the first flush of may
F#m D
And soon I will discover
A D
whether birds of the summer
A E A
fly in circles or just fly away
How to play Bird Of The Summer
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 A. 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.