Songbird
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F C Dm Am
Go on with your song, bird, you can go wrong bird
B F Gm C
you will go on and on, bird, like you did before
F C Dm Am
though your wings are broken, the sky is so wide open
B F Gm F
and the wind is waiting for you like an open door
Dm A F G
though you go so far away, your voice will still be heard so well
B F Gm A
you never really, ever know, how beautiful, you are---
Dm A F G
when the moon is on the rise, i try to make my songbird fly
B F Gm F
I wonder if he ever will and if he really did, how far--
F C Dm Am
Go on with your song, bird, you can go wrong bird
B F Gm C
you will go on and on, bird, like you did before
F C Dm Am
though your wings are broken, the sky is so wide open
B F Gm F
and the wind is waiting for you like an open door
Dm A F G
though you go so far away, your voice will still be heard so well
B F Gm A
you never really, ever know, how beautiful, you are
Dm A F G
when the moon is on the rise, i try to make my songbird fly
B F Gm F
I wonder if he ever will and if he really did, how far--
F C Dm Am
Go on with your song, bird you can go wrong bird
B F Gm C
you will go on and on, bird, like you did before
F C Dm Am
though your wings are broken, the sky is so wide open
B F Gm F
you will go on and on, bird, like you did before
Gm F
like you did before
How to play Songbird
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 F. 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.