Hummingbird
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You're sweet like a melody
Fmaj7
The doves dance a thousand ballets
{Prechorus}
Am G
But the birds will leave for winter
Am G
And if you do the same,
Am G
I'll lay by the feathers
Am G Fmaj7 G
I won't get in the way
[Chorus]
C/G
I'll let you be free
Fmaj7
Sing from the tree
D7 Fmaj7
(Oooooh)
C/G
And you can sing your song for me
D7 Fmaj7
(Oooooh)
[Verse]
C/G
You're free like a hummingbird
Fmaj7
So fly through the flowers of may
C/G
I wish I was a sugarcane
C/B Fmaj7
I'd be enough to make you wanna stay
[Prechorus]
Am G
But the birds will leave for winter
Am G
And since you did the same,
Am G
I hold on to a feather
Am G Fmaj7 G
I got out of the way
[Chorus]
C/G
I'll let you be free
Fmaj7
Sing from the tree
D7 Fmaj7
(Oooooh)
C/G
And you can sing your song for me
D7 Fmaj7
(Oooooh)
How to play Hummingbird
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 Fmaj7. 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.