Little Bird
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E
Speedy little bird, on the wind o’er the sea,
E
goin’ to the hills, yeah going to the trees.
A E
to lay your little bones, your little bird bones.
E
When I feel alone, I long to be free.
E
Long to feel the chiller, cold, hard breeze
A E
against my eyes, little brown eyes.
D/E A E
And I know, I’m alive.
Cm E
And all I want is freedom for my soul,
A
freedom for my soul
Cm E
Freedom for my soul, freedom for my soul.
[Break]
Cm E A
Cm E A
D/E A E
E
When I get old and I can’t see,
E
I hear that band of angels coming after me
A E
to rest my bones, my little bird bones.
D/E A E
Then I’ll know, I’ll know, I’m alive.
Cm E
All I want, is freedom for my soul,
A
freedom for my soul.
Cm E A
Freedom for my soul, freedom for my soul.
Cm E A
Ooooooooooooh
Cm E A
Ooooooooooooh
[Break]
Cm E A
D/E E A
And I know, yeah I know, I’m gonna fly.
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 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.