Songbird
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D7M/9 Bm Bm7 G/B A4/7 A7
Songbird sings from the heart, each word can tear you apart
D7M/9 Bm Bm7 G/B A4/7 A7
I sing, you sing along, you find your life in my song
F# F#7 Bm Bm7/E G G/F#G/E
When you need the strength to carry on
G/B A4/7 A7
You've got me to turn to
B G Em7 D
With the songs that I sing, and the magic they bring
D7M A7
They've helped you be strong now
B G Em7 D D7M Bm
The song sets you free, but who sings to me
Bm7 G/B A4/7 A7 A4/7 A7 D7M/9
I'm all alone now. Who sings for songbird
D7M/9 Bm Bm7 G/B A4/7 A7
Sometimes, when I'm all alone, I sing my saddest song
D7M/9 Bm Bm7 G/B A4/7 A7
Lonely, and no one can see this time the song is for me
F# F#7 Bm Bm7/E G G/F# G/E
I can touch your secret place inside
G/B A4/7 A7
And still you don't know me
B G Em7 D
With the songs that I sing, and the magic they bring
D7M A7
You've learned to be strong now
B G Em7 D D7M Bm
The song sets you free, but who sings to me
Bm7 G/B A4/7 A7
I'm all alone now
A4/7 A7 DM7/9 G G/F# G/B A4/7 A7 D7M/9
Where is my songbird who sings his song for me
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 D7M. 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.