Bird On A Wire
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CAPO: 4th Fret
Intro: C
G C F
Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir
C G C F C
I have tried in my way to be free
G C C7 F
Like a worm on a hook, like a knight in an old fashioned book
C G C F C
I have saved all my ribbons for thee
And if I___ have been unkind
F G
I hope you will let it go by
C
And if I___, I have been untrue
F G
Well, I hope you know, it was not to you
C G C F
Like a babe stillborn, like a beast with his horn
C G C F C
I have torn everyone who reached out to me
G C F
But I swear, by this song and by all that I have done wrong
C G C F C
That I will make it, make it all up to thee
Instrumental: C G C F C G C F C
I saw a man leaning on his crutch
F G
And he said to me, "Why do you ask for so much?"
C
But I saw a woman, she was leaning in a door
F G G7 G
And she cried out to me, "Why not ask for more"
C G C F
Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir
C G C F C
I have tried in my way to be free
G C F
But I swear, by this song and by all that I have done wrong
C G C F C
That I will make it, make it all up to thee
How to play Bird On A Wire
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 C. 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.