Bird On A Wire
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capo 3
D D/A D D/A x 2
D D/A D D/A G
Are you hoping to get out of this mess
D D/A D D/A G
truckloads of coffee, conditioned to confess
Em C G
you're a bird on a wire
D
and you're wrestling
D D/A D D/A G
who's dirty laundry are you turning out fresh
D D/A D D/A G
little miss bossy is brimming with breast
Em C G
you're a bird on a wire
D
and you're wrestling
Em C C/B
no station is final
G D Em C
popping the pricks and the pins
G D Em C
are you stopping to smell the good sins
G D Em C
are you stopping to lift the good dress
D D/A D D/A G
geriatric at 20 years old
D D/A D D/A G
break like a matchstick as soon as you're told
Em C G
you're a bird on a wire
D
and you're wrestling
Em C C/B
no station is final
don't do what I do
(you're rotting now)
D C
yah whatever, she said
How to play Bird On A Wire
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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.