Fly Away
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capo 1st fret)
D C G
It makes sense that it should happen this way
Em G
That the sky should break, and the earth should shake
D F C G D
As if to say, sure it all matters, but in such an unimportant way
C G A
As if to say, hey hey-aa-ay
[Refrão]
D Dsus2 D A
Fly away, sweet bird of prey
Bm
Fly, fly away
G
Nothing can stand in your way
D Dsus4 D A
Sweet bird, if you knew the words
C G A
I know that you'd say, fly, fly away
D C G
It makes sense that it should hurt in this way
Em G
That my heart should break, and my hands should shake
D F C G D
As if to say, sure it don't matter except in the most important way
C G A
As if to say, hey hey-aa-ay
D Dsus2 D A
Fly away, sweet bird of prey
Bm
Fly, fly away
G
I won't stand in your way
D Dsus4 D A
Sweet bird, if you knew the words
C G A A7 Bm G D C G Em A
I know that you'd say, fly, fly away
D C G
It makes sense that it should feel this way
Em G
That you slowly fade and yet still remain
D F C G D
As if to say, everything matters in such an invisible way
C Em A G D C G D x2
As if to say, it's okay, fly away...
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 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.