Birds
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G C/G x2
[Verse 1]
G Gadd11 G Gadd9 G Cmaj7 C*
Lover, there will be another one
G Gadd11 G Gadd9 G Cmaj7 C*
Who'll hover over you beneath the sun
G Gadd11 G Gadd9 G Cmaj7 C G C/G G
Tomorrow, see the things that never come today
[Chorus]
N.C. C Cadd9 Gmaj7/B
When you see me fly away without you
C Cadd9 G Gadd11 G
Shadow on the things you know
C Cadd11 Bm
Feathers fall around you
Am Asus2 Em D
And show you the way to go
C G G7 Cmaj7 Cmaj7*
It's over, it's o--ver
[Verse 2]
G Gadd11 G Gadd9 G Cmaj7 C*
Nestled in your wings, my little one
G Gadd11 G Gadd9 G Cmaj7 C*
Is special, mor----ning brings another sun
G Gadd11 G Gadd9 G Cmaj7 C G C/G G
Tomorrow, see the things that never come today
[Chorus]
N.C. C Cadd9 Gmaj7/B
When you see me fly away without you
C Cadd9 G Gadd11 G
Shadow on the things you know
C Cadd11 Bm
Feathers fall around you
Am Asus2 Em D
And show you the way to go
C G G7 Cmaj7
It's over, it's o--ver
[Ending]
Cmaj7* G
How to play Birds
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 G. 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.