Blackbird
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verse 1:
Eb Bbm
I wake up sweating
G#
Under the weight
Bb
of my plans I once
Bbm
made a bargain Now
G#
I'm seeing it through
Bb
to the end What's
Eb Bbm
written on the water
G#
What's written in
Bb Eb
the wind These words
Bbm
will last a lifetime
G#
Cause some things
Bb
just won't end
[Refrão]
Bb G#
What I am is what
Eb
I always was Even
Bb G#
pawns can take the
Eb Bb G#
queen What I am is
Eb
what I always was
Bb
Now it's coming
G# Eb
back to me
verse 2:
Eb
I'm back inside
Bbm
the shoebox
G#
And it's only
Bb Eb
yesterday The face
that's in the
Bbm
mirror Wants to
G# Bb
fall in love again
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Interlude: Eb G# C# Eb
Bridge:
Eb G#
Don't stop now
C# Eb
Can't walk away
Eb G#
The wait is over
C# Eb
Blackbird getaway
Interlude: Bb G# Eb (x2)
[Refrão]
Bb G# Eb
Blackbird getaway
Bb G# Eb
Blackbird getaway
Interlude: Bb G# Eb x2
(Repeat Bridge)
[Refrão]
Bb G# Eb
Blackbird getaway
Bb G# Eb
Blackbird getaway
Bb G# Eb
Blackbird getaway
Bb G# Eb
Blackbird getaway
Outro:
Eb
I once made a
Bbm
bargain Now I'm
G#
seeing it through
Bb(hold)
to the end
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 Eb. 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.