Bird Set Free (acoustic)
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Capo 1
verse 1
Em
Clipped wings, I was a broken thing
C
Had a voice, had a voice but I could not sing
G
You would wind me down
D B
I struggled on the ground, oh
Em
So lost, the line had been crossed
C
Had a voice, had a voice but I could not talk
G
You held me down
D B
I struggle to fly now, oh
Pre-Chorus 1
Em Bm
But there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
C
We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
G D B
Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh
Em Bm
Yes there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
C G
We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no
D
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die
[Refrão]B Em
Well I don't care if I sing off key
Bm C
I find myself in my melodies
G
I sing for love, I sing for me
D
I shout it out like a bird set free
B Em
No I don't care if I sing off key
Bm C
I find myself in my melodies
G
I sing for love, I sing for me
D
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
D B Em Em Bm C C C G
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
G D
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
D B Em Em Bm C C C G
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
G D B
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
verse 2
Em
Now I fly hit the high notes, I
C
Have a voice, have a voice, hear me roar tonight
G
You held me down
D B
But I fought back loud, oh
Pre-Chorus 2
Em Bm
But there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
C
We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
G D B
Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh
Em Bm
Yes there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
C G
We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no
D
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die, yeah
[Refrão]B Em
Well I don't care if I sing off key
Bm C
I find myself in my melodies
G
I sing for love, I sing for me
D
I shout it out like a bird set free
B Em
No I don't care if I sing off key
Bm C
I find myself in my melodies
G
I sing for love, I sing for me
D
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
D B Em Em Bm C C C G
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
G D
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
D B Em Em Bm C C C G
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
G D
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
Coda
D B Em Em Bm C C C G
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
G D
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
D B Em Em Bm C C C G
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
G D
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
D B Em Em Bm C C C G
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
G D B Em
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
How to play Bird Set Free (acoustic)
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 Em. 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.