Hummingbird - Chris Cain

Hummingbird

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Intro: Dm
 
Bb A
 
Dm Bb
Sometimes I get impatient
Dm G7
But she cools me without words
Dm Eb9
And she comes so sweet and softly
Bb A
My hummingbird and have you heard
 
Dm Bb
That I thought my life had ended
Dm G7
But I find that it's just begun
Dm
Cause she gets me where I live
Eb9
I'll give all I have to give
Bb Bb/C Fsus4 F
I'm talking about that hummingbird
 
Bb F/A
Oh she's little and she loves me
C/G F
Too much for words to say
C/G Ebº D7
When I see her in the morning sleeping
Bb F/A
She's little and she loves me
C/G F
My lucky day
F/G Bb/C C A7
Hummingbird, don't fly away
 
Dm
Bb A
 
Dm Bb
When I'm feeling wild and lonesome
Dm G7
She knows the words to say
Dm Eb9
And she gives me a little understanding
Bb
In her special way
A
And I just have to say
 
Dm Bb
In my life I loved no other
Dm G7
Because she's more than I deserve
Dm
And she gets me where I live
Eb9
I'll give all I have to give
Bb Bb/C Fsus4 F
I'm talking about that hummingbird
 
Bb F/A
Oh she's little and she loves me
C/G F
Too much for words to say
C/G Ebº D7
When I see her in the morning sleeping
Bb F/A
She's little and she loves me
C/G F
My lucky day
F/G Bb/C C
Hummingbird, don't fly away
 
Outro:
 
Bb F C
Don't fly away

How to play Hummingbird

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm. 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.

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