Bird On Broken Wing
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Intro:
Gmaj7 F#m Gmaj7 Em
D A7 Em
Verse:
Gmaj7 F#m
Down on the street
Gmaj7
I got someone
Em D
I really want you to meet
A7 Em
In good time, like all things
Gmaj7 F#m
A prayer for a plumb
Gmaj7
Up all night
Em D
Waiting for the mail to come
A7 Em
In a light-less window
Bridge:
Bm Em A
I've been afraid to depend on love
Chorus:
D A G
And it's fare-thee-well my friend
Em D
I'll see you at the promised end
A7 Em
Where the wind is laughter
D A G
And that home we never made
Em D
Is waiting in the desert shade
A7 Em
Happily ever after
Instrumental Bridge:
Bm Em
Bm Em
Verse:
Gmaj7 F#m
Down on the street
Gmaj7
I got someone
Em D
I really want you to meet
A7 Em
In good time, like all things
Gmaj7 F#m
Step into place
Gmaj7
Take my heart
Em D
Put it in a pillow case
A7 Em
It's been still for hours
Bridge:
Bm Em
We can get high down on old King's road
Bm
And watch as the lights explode
Em A
I can get lost if you want me to
Chorus:
D A G
And it's fare-thee-well my friend
Em D
I'll see you at the promised end
A Em
Where the wind is laughter
D A G
And that home we never made
Em D
Is waiting in the desert shade
A Em
Happily ever after
D A G
Like a bird on broken wing
Em D
I've been so afraid to sing
A Em
All my life I've wanted
D A G
In this violent world that spins
Em D
I've been so afraid to live
A Em
By the lights of comets
How to play Bird On Broken Wing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gmaj7. 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.