Blackbird
View chords used in this chart
G6 Am7 G
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
C A7 Am7 D7 D#dim Em Cm
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
G Bbdim Am Cm
All your life
G Gdim Am7 D7
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
G6 Am7 G
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
C A7 Am7 D7 D#dim Em Cm
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
G Bbdim Am Cm
All your life
G Gdim Am7 D7
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
F Em Dm C Bb C
Blackbird, fly
F Em Dm C
Blackbird, fly
Bb A7 D7 Dm7 G C G C G
Into the light of a dark, black night
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 G6. 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.