Blackbird
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Riff 1 (Which will be referred to as A2)
e|--------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--7--7--7--5--5--5--5--5--9--9--9--7--7--7--7--7--|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--|
E|--------------------------------------------------|
Riff 2 (Which will be referred to as A3)
e|--------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--7--7--7--5--5--5--4--4--2--2--2--2--------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------|
Riff 3 (Which will be referred to as A4)
e|-----------------------------|
B|-----------------------------|
G|--6--4--7--6--6--4--7--6--2--|
D|-----------------------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--|
E|-----------------------------|
verse 1
A2
Blackbird came to me
A3
She sang her melody
D
Yeah she sang
Em D A
I promise you I won't fly away
A2
Blackbird tell no lies
A3
Blackbird you caught my eye
D
But the Raine
Em D A
Has taught me that you will fly away
Em D A
Just as soon as the skies turn grey
[Refrão]A4
Thank you Raine...
D Dsus4 D
Thank you Raine...
A4 D Dsus4 D
Wash away all my pain
A3 D
Every time I call your name
verse 2
A2
Blackbird in my pie
A3
Beautiful clouds
D
Beautiful skies today
Em D A
You'll chase them until your dying day
[Refrão]A4
Thank you Raine...
D Dsus4 D
Thank you Raine...
A4 D Dsus4 D
Wash away all my shame
A3 D
Every time I call your name
Bridge
F#m E D A
When I'm sad you soothe my soul
F#m E D A
You give love like it's easy, yeah
F#m E
Come this springtime
A D
All your seeds they grow
E E7
When Blackbirds come and go
Outro
A2
Blackbird... tell no lies
A2
Blackbird... tell no lies
A2
Blackbird... tell no lies
A2
Blackbird... tell no lies
A3 D
Thank you Raine for clearing my eyes
How to play Blackbird
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 A2. 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.