Handmade Heaven
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E
I envy the birds
D
High up in the trees
F#m
They live out their lives
C#
So purposefully
E
I envy the spiders
D
The squirrels and seeds
F#m
They all find their way
C#
Automatically
E D F#m
But in this handmade heaven, I come alive
A D E
Blue birds forever colour the sky
F#m A E D
In this handmade heaven, we forget the time
F#m A E D
'Cause birds of a feather fly together
E
I carry along
D
A feel of unease
F#m
I want to belong
C#
Like the birds in the trees
E
I sit on my own
D
Look over the town
F#m
The skyscrapers glow
C#
Like they'll never fall down
E D
But in this handmade heaven, it's paradise
A D E
Blue birds forever colour the sky
F#m A E D
In this handmade heaven, we forget the time
F#m A E D
'Cause birds of a feather fly together
F#m A D E
In this handmade heaven (I come alive)
F#m A D E
Blue birds forever (colour the sky)
F#m A
In this handmade heaven
E D
Handmade heaven
F#m A
Handmade heaven
E D
Handmade heaven
E D
And I can no longer ignore
Bb A E
The ivy growing tall
D
This life don't suit me anymore
Bb A E
The writings on the wall
D E
In this handmade heaven (I come alive)
F#m D E
Blue birds forever (colour the sky)
F#m A
In this handmade heaven
E D
Handmade heaven
F#m A
Handmade heaven
E D
Handmade heaven
F#m A E D
(Blue birds forever) Birds of a feather
F#m A E D
(Blue birds forever) Fly together
F#m A
Blue birds forever
D E
In the strange, strange weather
F#m A
Ooh, birds forever
E D F#m A
In this handmade heaven
( E D F#m A )
In this handmade heaven
E D F#m A
In this handmade heaven
E D F#m A
In this handmade heaven
E D F#m
In this handmade heaven
How to play Handmade Heaven
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 E. 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.