Fly Away
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G C G C
Fly away little bird, any place in this open-mouthed world
G D C D
begs to be fed like a bed that beckons you, but you won't rest
G C G C
Everyone's got a need to go, most of us stick with our row to hoe
Em D C D
but not you, you're the black crow, with a straight line, and no time, for the
C D G C
birds of prey who wreck your nest, twice your size, steal your best, they
C Am D
sent you on this course of your collision
G D C D
I am a stop along your way, I am the words you'll never say, I crossed the
G D Am D
great beyond of fear, opened my eyes, and saw us there
C D
what a view, you went there too
G C G C
Fly away little bird, find the song in you that no one's heard
G D C D
strengthen your wings as you sing your solo flight, through this short life
G C G C
everyone's got a deep regret, we try to ground ourselves to forget
G D C D
but your race to the end is neck and neck, you love them, you love them not
C D G C
the birds of prey who wreck your nest, twice your size, steal your best
C Am D
they sent you on this course of your collision
G D C D
I am a stop along your way, I am the words you'll never say
G D Am D
I crossed the great beyond of fear, opened my eyes, and saw us there
C D
what a view, you went there too
C G C G
And all along your chosen path, are window panes and sheets of glass
C G
that you won't see, you fly too fast
C D
one day it will be over
G C G C
Fly away little bird, the saddest song I ever heard
G D
was the one that I wrote you in my heart
C D
that never made it to the world
How to play Fly Away
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 G. 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.