Rare Bird
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Dm
Lonely voice
G Am
My boys will never let you get to close
Dm
Steal the keys
G E
But please don't come in because
Am
I'm Soaking in a bath of ale
my wings are wet, my skin is pale
Dm G Am
oh rare bird, strange wing
Dm
no one will ever understand everything
Dm
Solitude
Am
Is just a questionable place in my head
Dm G
So I justify
Dm E
This lack of flight with painful excuses
Now I'm
Am
Soaking in a bath of ale
my wings are wet, my skin is pale
Dm G
oh rare bird, yeah
Am
Smoking in a bath of oil
my wings are black, my beauty spoiled
Dm G Am
oh rare bird, strange wing
Dm
no one will ever understand everything
Am
How many up and downs
Dm G
Take anyone else this far
Am
No matter what you say
Dm G
I'm going to have it my way
Dm G
Because I know, you won't miss this
Am
Soaking in a bath of ale
my wings are wet, my skin is pale
Dm G
oh rare bird, yeah
Am
Smoking in a bath of oil
my wings are black, my beauty spoiled
Dm G Am
oh rare bird, strange wing
Dm
no one will ever understand everything
How to play Rare 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 Dm. 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.