Birdland
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verse 1
Bm A6
I was a child-
Gadd2
An open letter
Bm A6 Gmaj7
To be read aloud to the throng
Bm A6 Gadd2
Caught in a spell of stormy weather
Bm A6 Gadd2
Mnemonic lines to the fore
Bm A6 Gadd2
Whatever it is that's kept us together-
Bm A6 Gmaj7
I look to the sky and it's gone
Bm A6 Gadd2
Save one for me and I'll never forget you-
[Refrão]
Bm A6 Gadd2
You're coming alive in the cold-
Bm A6 Gadd2
Coming alive in the cold
Bm A6 Gadd2
Coming alive in the cold
(And I say-)
Instrumental Bm A6 Gadd2 x4
verse 2
Bm A6 Gadd2
So in a haze of feverish lights
Bm A6 Gadd2
The satyr arrives to the throne
Bm A6 Gadd2
We'll come together when the feeling's right-
[Refrão]
Bm A6 Gadd2
You're coming alive in the cold-
Bm A6 Gadd2
Coming alive in the cold
Bm A6 Gadd2
Coming alive in the cold
How to play Birdland
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 Bm. 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.