Bird
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Chord used
F#m 2 x 2 2 0 0 (F#m7(11))
E 0 2 2 1 0 0
B x 2 4 4 4 x
C#m x 4 6 4 5 4
B/D# x 6 4 4 4 x
Fm6 1 x 0 1 x x
{Intro}
F#m E C#m
F#m E C#m
[Verso 1]
F#m E C#m
What if I'm past my prime and I wasted precious time?
F#m E
What if that well runs dry?
C#m
Oh, my, my, too many anxious nights
F#m E
What if you leave like my dad did?
C#m
What if all our best days are in past tense?
F#m E C#m
Fears sticking to me like a magnet
C#m
Wonderin' what they gon' say over my casket
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m B/D# E Fm6 F#m N.C.
All these what-ifs stealing my peace of mind
[Refrão]
F#m E C#m
If I could ever learn how to fly
F#m E C#m
Waving to my worries, I'd be leaving 'em all behind
F#m E C#m
Light as a feather, kissing the sky
F#m E C#m
I'd be just like a bird, so high
F#m E C#m
I'd be just like a bird tonight
[Verso 2]
F#m E C#m
What if I grow new life and thir eyes look just like min?
F#m E C#m
But what if I can't provide, lose my mind?
C#m
I just wanna get it right
F#m E
What if I'm a fake, an imposter?
C#m
What if you don't want me anymore on your roster?
F#m E
Fears coming back like clockwork
C#m
Tell me how to make it not hurt
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m B/D# E Fm6 F#m
All these what-ifs stealing my peace of mind
[Refrão]
F#m E C#m
If I could ever learn how to fly
F#m E C#m
Waving to my worries, I'd be leaving 'em all behind
F#m E C#m
Light as a feather, kissing the sky
F#m E C#m
I'd be just like a bird, so high
F#m E C#m
I'd be just like a bird tonight
Outro
F#m E C#m
I'll fly
F#m E C#m
So high
F#m E C#m F#m E
Why should I worry?
C#m F#m E C#m
The birds never worry, they never worry
F#m E C#m
Oh
How to play Bird
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#m. 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.