Some Birds - Jeff Tweedy

Some Birds

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Intro:
G D Em
C G A G
 
Verse: 1
D
Some birds just sit useless, like fists
Am G
I wrestle on TV but no one ever lets me win
 
I lean on the wall like a broom
D
Confused by the scope it all
Am G
Any fool can tell the truth
 
Pre-Chorus 1
Am7 A7 D
And no, I don't think I should
Am Am7 A7
Add one to the sum
D
Of all that you fear
 
[Refrão]
G D Em C
I'd love to take you down
G A G
And leave you there
 
verse 2
 
In my window, I have a twin
D
I look out, he looks in
 
He has a point, I applaud
Am G
My goodness, my god
 
Is it my fault the countrysides
D
Are so full of suicide?
 
I break bricks with my heart
Dm G
Only a fool would call it art
 
Pre-Chorus 2
A A7 D D7
And no, I don't think that I should
A7
Be one of the sum
D
Of all that you fear
 
[Refrão]
G D Em C
I'd love to take you down
G A G
And leave you there
D Em C
I'd love to take you down
G A7 G
And leave you there
 
Solo: D G Am G
 
Verse: 3
 
So why fuss, why not bend
D
Like a nail, hammered in?
 
Oh, times are tough
Am
If I recall, oh, it ain't easy
G
No, not all
 
Pre-Chorus 3
A7 D
And no, I don't think I should
Am7 A7
Complete the sum
D
Of all that you fear
 
[Refrão]
G D Em C
I'd love to take you down
G A G
And leave you there
 
Outro
D Em
I'd love to take you down
C Em A7 A G
Down and leave you there

How to play Some 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 G. 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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