Birthday Song
View chords used in this chart
verse 1
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 Eadd9 E6
If I could say the things I feel, it wouldn't be the same
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 E6
Some things are not spoken of, some things have no name
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 F
And though the words come hard to me I'll say them just for you
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 E
For this is something rare for me this feeling is so new
[Refrão] Amaj7 Bm7 E
You see I love the way you love me
Amaj7 Bm7 E
Love the way you smile at me
Amaj7 Bm7 E Amaj7 F#m Amaj7/E
I love the way we live this life we're in
verse 2
A7 F#m Bm7 E
Long ago I heard the song that lovers sing to me
A7 F#m Bm7 E
And through the days with each new phrase I hummed that melody
A7 F#m Bm7 F
And all along I loved the song but I never learned it through
A7 F#m Bm7 E
But since the day you came along, I've saved it just for you
[Refrão] Amaj7 Bm7 E
You see I love the way you love me
Amaj7 Bm7 E
Love the way you smile at me
Amaj7 Bm7 E D D/C# Bm7
I love the way we live this life we're in
Bridge
D G C Am
I don't believe in magic but I do believe in you
Dm G
And when you say you believe in me
Am E6
There's so much magic I can do
verse 3
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 E
Now you see me, now you don't watch me dive below
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 E
Deep down in your love lake where the sweet fish come and go
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 F
And I might sink, and I might drown but death don't mean a thing
Amaj7 F#m
'Cause life continues right or wrong
Amaj7 F#m
When I play this Birthday song
D7
I learned from you
Amaj7
And you can't even sing...
How to play Birthday Song
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 Amaj7. 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.