Songbird
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D
I went down to the water
G
And looked past the breakers
F
And something in the sky told me
G F D
It'd never be the same
D
I look to my sister
G
Saying, "What have I done?
F
I've made a mess of this
G F D
Song that I've sung"
A#7
Now everyone's trying to tell me
How it's supposed to feel
C
They nod like I'm a child
But they don't even hear me
D G
Oh I will wait for my little songbird
F
But it's not the right time
G F D
So I'll fly out on my own
G
So if you see my little songbird
F
Can you tell her I'll wait here
G F D
Down by the shoreline
D
The words of the Father
G
They ring in my ear
F
Go and find you a love
G F D
And live out all of your years
D
And they say if you're looking
G
Well, you'll get what you come for
F G F D
And everyone has their own price to pay
A#7
Oh, I don't really know what to believe
C
Oh I'll call out to the world, "Hello, can you hear me?"
D G
Oh I will wait for my little songbid
F
But it's not the right time
G F D
So I'll fly out on my own
G
So if you see my little songbird
F
Can you tell her I'll wait here
G F D
Down by the shoreline
D G
Oh I will wait for my little songbird
F
But it's not the right time
G F D
So I'll fly out on my own
G
So if you see my little songbird
F
Can you tell her I'll wait here
G F D
Down by the shoreline
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 D. 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.