James Knight - Blackbird
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G Am7 G D
[Verse 1]
G
Blackbird stop your singing
C
Singing out of tune
G
What's that gift your're bringing
D
Bringing me in June
G
i wish I could trust you
C
with my life
G
Then I'd make that gift you bring
D
my son and you my wife
[Chorus]
Em
Can you tell me, what is love
Am7
what is trust
Em E7
On second thought don't say a thing
D Am7 Em E7
everything you say to me is dust
D Am7 G
Everything you say to me is dust
[Solo]
G C G D
G C G D
Em Am7 Em E7
D C G
[Verse 2]
G
Blackbird stop your cryin
C
cryin like a child
G
how do I know you're lyin mama
D
your lips are runnin wild
G
Can you give a little
C
Can you touch my face
G
meet me out in the middle and
D
I'll get us out of this place
[Chorus]
Em
Can you tell me, what is love
Am
tell me, what is trust
Em E7
On second thought don't say a thing
D C Em E7
everything you say to me is dust
D C G
Everything you say to me is dust
[Solo]
G C G D
G C G D
Em Am Em E7
D C G
[Bridge]
Em Am7
Blackbird don't you know I really love you
Em Am Em
babylove you're tearing me apart
Am Em Am7
late at night the stars are high above you
Em Am7 Cmaj7 D
I know you can hear that beating heart
[Verse 3]
G
Blackbird are you bleeding
C
did you hurt yourself
G
your garden went to seeding
D
but the seeds ain't on the shelf
G
Blackbird are you flyin'
C
flyin' from your sin
G
is that your scarecrow cryin'
D
as the winter closes in
[Chorus]
Em
Can you tell me, what is love
Am
tell me, what is trust
Em E7
On second thought don't say a thing
D C Em E7
everything you say to me is dust
D C G
Everything you say to me is dust
How to play James Knight - Blackbird
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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.