Oh Songbird
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Chord transcribed from the Backyard Live set with corrections made later from the studio
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https://www.youtube.com/live/GA9x5et5-_U?si=ht_Wf6qbjN4_AunM&t=3050
Lyrics provided by Johnny Manchild, with slight corrections by the community
[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
Em
I keep my distance out of deference it happens of course
Em
But frequency of this is dominating every discourse
Em Em
I understand but comprehension leaves more to be desired
C G B Am
The common sense is rinsed and since this realization I find
Em C A/C# G B
I’m growing tired uninspired by the bicker and bitch
Em C A/C# G B
It grows and feeds like a disease until I bleed from the itch
Em C A/C# G B
Unearthing each and every hollow body, raising the lich
Em C A/C# N.C
The ways of old are new and bold and we are governed by it
[Chorus]
G
The world is dark these days
Fadd6
And all the larks are caged
C
in silence
Cm/Eb Cm/G Cm/Eb
They’ve no heart to sing
G
This too shall come to pass
Fadd6
This is not built to last
C
Oh songbirds
Cm/Eb
Find me in the spring
[Instrumental]
Em C A/C# G B x4
[Intermision]
Em
[Bridge]
Em
And my affliction
D
Is all the world is facing
A/C#
When all is undone
C
We all outstretch embracing
Em
A distant notion
D
Of something worth remembering
A/C#
Of all that can be done
C
Of all that’s left worth saving
[Verse 2]
Em C A/C# G B
I’m one of many each and everyone is striking the match
Em C A/C# G B
Intent on burning every wretch until they wither to ash
Em C A/C# G B
To tolerate the squalor built by the intolerant begs
Em C A/C# N.C Am
To be complicit in cementing our place in the dregs
C
Listen in keep an ear to the ground
Am C
When it ends, listen in and follow the sound
[Chorus]
G
The world is dark these days
Fadd6
And all the larks are caged
C
in silence
Cm/Eb Cm/G Cm/Eb
They’ve no heart to sing
G
This too shall come to pass
Fadd6
This is not built to last
C
Oh songbirds
Cm/Eb
Find me in the spring
[Intermission]
Em
(Switch from piano to electric guitar for solo)
(“FUCK ‘EM UP!”)
[Solo]
G Fadd6 C Cm
G Fadd6 C Cm
N.C.
Find me in the spring!
[Instrumental]
Em C A/C# G B
Em C A/C# G B
[Breakdown]
B
Em
How to play Oh Songbird
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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.