Bird On A Wire (live With Orchestra)
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[INTRO: ]F
F C F Bb
Like a bird, on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir.
F C Fsus4 F
I have tried in my ways to be free.
F C F
Like a fish, on a hook, like a knight in some old fashioned
Bb
book.
F C Fsus4 F
I have saved all my ribbons for thee.
Bb F
And if I, if I have been unkind.
Gm F
I just hope you, will let it go by.
Bb F
And if I, if I have been untrue.
Gm C
I just hope you know, it was never to you.
F C F Bb
Like a baby, stillborn, like a beast with his horn.
F C Fsus4 F
I have torn everyone who reached out to me.
F C F Bb
But I swear,by this song,and by all that I have done wrong.
F C Fsus4 F
I'll make it all up to thee.
Bb F
I saw a young man, leaning on his wooden crutch.
Gm F
He called out to me, don't ask for so much.
Bb F
And a young woman, leaning in her darkened door.
Gm C
She cried out to me, hey why not ask for more.
F C F Bb
Like a bird, on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir.
F C Bb F
I have tried in my ways to be free.
How to play Bird On A Wire (live With Orchestra)
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 F. 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.