Kentucky Bluebird
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E B
Blown down the highway by two different winds
E A5
Lord only knows when I'll see you again
E B
You're 'bout as close as the stars up above
A5
You're my long distance love
[Refrão]
A5 E
Kentucky Blue-bird
A5 B E
I heard your song today
A5 E B A5 B
But when I try to touch you, you fly away
Verse
E B
Blue is a feeling I'm learning so well
E A5
Turn on the TV in another hotel
E B
Turn down the volume and stare at the wall
A5
God I wish you would call
[Refrão]
A5 E
Kentucky Blue-bird
A5 B E
I heard your song today
A5 E B A5 B
But when I try to touch you, you fly away
Bridge
Bm B
How I hate the miles between us
A5 B E
They get longer each day
Bm B
I had this dream and you should have seen us
A5 B
Holding each other and drifting away
[Refrão]
A5 E
Kentucky Blue-bird
A5 B E
I heard your song today
A5 E B A5 B
But when I try to touch you, you fly away
A5 E
Kentucky Blue-bird
A5 B E
I heard your song today
A5 E B A5
But when I try to touch you, you fly away
Outro
E A5
you fly away
How to play Kentucky Bluebird
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.