Secret Language of Birds
View chords used in this chart
Look below for footnotes *, ** and ***
Intro: D C D A G* A, G* A (repeat)
A G* A A---G---A**
This sparkling wine is all but empty
C D Bm G A
too late for trains and no taxis.
A G* A A---G---A**
I know the feeling, seems all too contrived
C D Bm A D
there was no master plan, but the fact is
D C
you must stay with me
C D (G*) A A G* A, A G* A
and learn the secret language of birds
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A G* A A---G---A**
Attend to the dawn about to be breaking
C D Bm G A
on a Rousseau garden with monkeys in hiding
A G* A A---G---A**
The truth of the matter (yet to be spoken)
C D Bm A D
in words on which everything, everything's riding
D C
now stay with me
C D (G*) A A G* A, A G* A
and learn the secret language of birds
D C
now stay with me
C D (G*) A A G* A, A G* A
and learn the secret language of birds
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E D D---A---E
Circled by swallows
E D D---A---E
in a world for the weary,
F#m D D---A---G
Chorded by warblers
G G?*** intro
wicked and eloqueent trilling.
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A G* A A---G---A**
Lie in the stillness, window cracked open,
C D Bm G A
extended moments, (h)ours for the taking.
A G* A A---G---A**
Careless hair on the pillow, a bold brush-stroke,
C D Bm A D
painted first with a Chorus, a Chorus in waiting.
D C
stay with me
C D (G*) A A G* A, A G* A
and learn the secret language of birds
D C
yeah stay with me
C D (G*) A A G* A, A G* A
and learn the secret language of birds
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Footnotes:
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* : I play this G with all strings open (just let go of the A chord, play some of the
middle strings)
** : these A---G---A chords are played as:
A G A
--5-5-5------3-3-3-------------
--5-5-5------3-3-3------2-2-2--
--6-6-6------4-4-4------2-2-2--
--7-7-7------5-5-5------2-2-2--
--X-X-X------X-X-X-------------
--X-X-X------X-X-X------X-X-X--
i.e. the first A and G are as F chords at pos. 5 and 3
*** : this G? chord sounds something like
-3- ( -3- )
-2- ( --- )
--- (normal G: --- )
--- ( --- )
-X- ( -2- )
-3- ( -3- )
How to play Secret Language of Birds
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 D. 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.