I'm A Bird
View chords used in this chart
Capo 7
Intro:
G
I've been living by the corner of the street for years
D
Where the younger boys and girls meet up
G
After school trying to act so cool
D
As their mopeds and their heartbeats speed up
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
G
Spending countless days and eves on top
D
Of the boot and shoe repair shop
G
Making plans for conquering the world
D
With my latest brand of indie-rock
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
C G D
But my country drowns in wealth
C G D
And I've got excellent health
G
So I'm a feeling like a bird
I'm a bird, I'm a bird
D
I've been feeling like a bird
Been a bird ever since my birth
Em C
Till someone's gonna shoot me down
G
I'm a bird, I'm a bird, I'm a bird
D
I've been feeling like a bird
Been a bird ever since my birth
Em C
Ain't my mind gonna shoot me down
G
For a life time been thinkin' about life and fate
D
Been avoiding all the big decisions
G
Sitting by my computer screen
D
If I'm tired of it there's television
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
G
Sitting by the step for someone to stop
D
When it looks like I'm waiting for the sky to drop
G
With everyday that's slippin' away
D
I'm stuck with just a lil' less time to say
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
C G D
But my country drowns in wealth
C G D
And I've got excellent health
G
So I'm a feeling like a bird
I'm a bird, I'm a bird
D
I've been feeling like a bird
Been a bird ever since my birth
Em C
Till someone's gonna shoot me down
G
I'm a bird, I'm a bird, I'm a bird
D
I've been feeling like a bird
Been a bird ever since my birth
Em C
Ain't my mind gonna shoot me down
G
I'm a bird, I'm a bird, I'm a bird
D
I've been feeling like a bird
Been a bird ever since my birth
Em C
Ain't my mind gonna shoot me down
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
C D
Oh, the times I've wasted
C G D Em C
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh...
G
So I'm a feeling like a bird
I'm a bird, I'm a bird
D
I've been feeling like a bird
Been a bird ever since my birth
Em C
Till someone's gonna shoot me down
G
I'm a bird, I'm a bird, I'm a bird
D
I've been feeling like a bird
Been a bird ever since my birth
Em C G
Ain't my mind gonna shoot me down
How to play I'm A Bird
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.