Little Bird - Ed Sheeran

Little Bird

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VERSE:
 
Em C
We take this bird in with it's broken leg
G G D
We can nurse it she said
Em C
Come inside for a little lie down with me
G G D
And if you fall asleep it wouldnt be the worst thing
 
PRE-CHORUS
C
And when I wake up
C
Her make up
G G D
Is on my shoulder
C
And tell me if i lie down
C
Will you stay now
G D
Let me hold you
 
[Refrão]
Em
And if I kiss you
C
Will your mouth read this truth
G
Darling how I miss you
G D
Strawberries taste like lips do
Em
And it's not complete yet
C
Musn't get our feet wet
G G D
Cos that that leads to regret diving in too soon
 
Am C
And i'll owe it all to you
Em C
My little bird
G D
My little bird
 
VERSE:
 
Em C
Take a walk out in the morning dew
G G D
We could lay down so i'm next to you
Em C
Come inside for a little homemade tea
G G D
If you fall asleep then atleast you're next to me
 
PRE-CHORUS:
C
And if I wake her
C G G D
She'll say "it's late love" go back to sleep
C
Uncovered by nature
C
I need safe now
G D
And i need this oak tree with you beside me
 
[Refrão]
Em
But if I kiss you
C
Will your mouth read this truth
G
Darling how I miss you
G D
Strawberries taste like lips do
Em
And it's not complete yet
C
Musn't get our feet wet
G G D
Cos that that leads to regret diving in too soon
 
Am C
And i'll owe it all to you
G D
My little bird
G C
My little bird
G D
My little bird
G C
My little bird
G D
My little bird
 
BRIDGE
Am C
And of all these things i'm sure of
Em G
I'm not quite certain of your love
Am
You make me scream
C
Then I made you cry
Am D
When I left that little bird with it's broken leg to die
 
[Refrão]
Em
But if I kiss you
C
Will your mouth read this truth
G
Darling how I miss you
G D
Strawberries taste like lips do
Em
And it's not complete yet
C
Musn't get our feet wet
G G D
Cos that that leads to regret diving in too soon
 
But I'll owe it all to you my little bird
My little bird
My little bird
Woah
My little bird
My little bird
you're my little bird

How to play Little 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 Em. 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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