Caged Bird
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[Intro ]- | D | Bm | D | Bm |
D
The only view You've ever had -
Bm
Is from the inside out
D
Faith keeps telling You there's more
Bm
But You believe in doubt
G
Well I guess nobody told You -
How beautiful You are
A
'cos the door was always closed
when You got too far
G
They Tricked You into thinking
Both Your wings are clipped 'n'
D A
You ain't ever seeing the sky
G
If You could see what I see
Maybe then You'd believe
D A
The light You got will always rise
Bm
'cos there's a great big world outside
D
Oh, aint it time You fly ?
Bm A
Life, it don't have to hurt
G A D
You don't have to be a caged bird
| Bm |
D
You don't have to carry
Bm
That weight on Your wings
D
And You don't have to silence
Bm
Every song You want to sing
G
And You can't even imagine
How strong You are
A
'n' the days all look the same to You
'cos You aint ever seen the stars
G
They Tricked You into thinking
That both Your wings are clipped 'n'
D A
You ain't ever seeing the sky
G
If You could see what I see
Maybe then You'd believe
D A
The light You got will always rise
Bm
'cos there's a great big world outside
D
Oh, aint it time You fly ?
Bm A
Life, well it don't have to hurt
G A D
You don't have to be a caged bird
| Am C | D |
| Am C | D |
G
They Tricked You into thinking
Both Your wings are clipped 'n'
D A
You ain't ever seeing the sky
G
But If You could see what I see
Maybe then You'd believe
D A
The light You got will always rise
Bm
'cos there's a great big world outside
D
Oh, aint it time You fly ?
Bm A
Life, it don't have to hurt
G A | Bm D |
You don't have to be a caged bird
G A D
No, You don't have to be a caged bird
Bm
ooh.....
D Bm ..
Oh.........
How to play Caged Bird
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.