Songbird - Bernard Fanning
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(Intro verse) Em D C G Bm C Bm C
 
Em D C
I wish i knew wish button to push
G Bm C
Then I'd know how to please you
Bm C
It's sad but true
Em D C
So i'll just listen in down the line
G Bm C
While your busy mixing grape with grain
Bm C
To sedate your pain
 
Am Bm C G
Songbird,you got tales to tell
Am Bm C G D D7 D
How many times can you describe your living hell?
 
Em D C
The sweeping gesture creates fuss
G Bm C
It's only useful when receving praise
Bm C
Relieving no-ones pain
Em D C
If you'd let somebody love you just enough
G Bm C
You'd have everything you need to break
Bm C
Free from all your pain
 
Am Bm C G
Songbird, you got tales to tell
Am Bm C G
How many times can you describe your living hell?
 
(Solo chords on guitar for violin)
 
D D7 D Em D C G x2 then D D7 D
 
Em D C
I wish i knew wish button to push
G Bm C
Then I'd know how to please you
Bm C
It's sad but true
 
Em D C G
If you'd let somebody love you just enough x4

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 Em. 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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