Blackbird
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Intro
Gm Bb Eb D
Gm
There was one before
Bb Eb D
And now are many
Gm
And as the days go by
Bb Eb D
I see them multiple
Gm
I can't eat
I can't sleep
Bb
Because I know
Eb D
They've been watching me
Gm
Something on the breeze
Bb Eb
This shadows keep falling down
D Gm
On me
Gm Bb Eb
There's a, blackbird (yeah, yeah)
D
In my garden
Gm
Oh!
Gm
There was one before
Bb Eb D
And now are many
Gm
And as the days go by
Bb Eb D
I see them multiple
Gm
I can't eat
I can't sleep
Bb
Because I know
Eb D
They've been watching me
Gm
Something on the breeze
Bb Eb
This shadows keep falling down
D Gm
On me
Gm Bb Eb
There's a, blackbird (yeah, yeah)
D
In my garden
Gm
Oh!
How to play Blackbird
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.