Flee As A Bird
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Intro: Am C G Am E Am
C G
Flee as a bird to your mountain
Am E Am
Thou who art weary with sin
C G
Go to the clear flowing fountain
Am E Am
Where you may wash and be clean
C G
Fly for the avenger is near thee
F Am E
Call, and the saviour will hear thee
Am C G
He on his bosom will bear thee
Am E Am
Thou who art weary of sin
F Am Em Am
Oh, thou who art weary of sin
INTERLUDE: Am C G Am E Am (2x)
C G
He will protect thee forever
Am E Am
Wipe every falling tear
C G
He will forsake thee, oh, never
Am E Am
Sheltered so tenderly there
C G
Haste now the hours are flying
F Am E
Spend not the moments in sighing
Am C G
Cease from your sorrow and crying
Am E Am
The saviour will wipe every tear
F Am Em Am
Oh, the saviour will wipe every tear
INTERLUDE: Am C G Am E Am (2x)
C G
Haste now the hours are flying
F Am E
Spend not the moments in sighing
Am C G
Cease from your sorrow and crying
Am E Am
The saviour will wipe every tear
F Am Em Am
Oh, the saviour will wipe every tear
How to play Flee As A Bird
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 Am. 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.