Songbird In A Cage
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Words and music by Paul McCartney
[Intro]
D Bm x2
[Verse 1]
A
Flying through the sky
All our senses reeling
Now you sit and cry
At the shadows on the ceiling
[Chorus 1]
D
Bm
Wings that never flutter
D
Once I saw a bird
Bm
Pecking in the gutter
[Verse 2]
A
Flying through the sky
All our senses reeling
Now you sit and cry
At the shadows on the ceiling
[Chorus 2]
D
Songbird in a cage
Bm
Someone that takes pity
D
Opens up the door
Bm
Fly above the city
[Verse 3]
A
Someone still may come
Someone who takes pity
And through an open door
You may fly above the city
[Chorus 3]
D
Songbird in a cage
Bm
Stars will still be shining
D
Through the bars of steel
Bm
Picture how it was
[Verse 4]
A
Flying through the sky
All our senses reeling
Now you sit and cry
At the shadows on the ceiling
[Interlude]
D Bm x4
[Verse]
A
Flying through the sky
All our senses reeling
Now you sit and cry
At the shadows on the ceiling
[Outro]
D
Flying through the sky
All our senses reeling
Now you sit and cry
At the shadows on the ceiling
How to play Songbird In A Cage
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.