Speckled Bird
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Figured out by Berta and Mary Beth
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Speckled Bird
capo 2nd
intro: Em C Em C Em C D 2X
Verse:
Em C Em C Em
You blow the candle out, you take a shovel to my head
C D
Hey I appreciate that sound
Em C Em C Em
A true tone resonating, so now I'm less alive than dead
C D
And maybe I won't hang around tonight
Chorus G C F Em
Cause I'm already dying, already flying
F Em D
Seems like I'm flying toward the sun
G C F Em
Yes I'm already dying, already flying
F Em D
In my dreams I'm flying toward the sun
Verse 2:
Em C Em C Em
I'm flying through the heavens a tabernacle to my soul
C D
You know I'd take you if I could
Em C Em C Em
No I can't save your sorry soul I only want to be the one
C D
To kiss your spirit from face to foot
Chorus
Verse 3
Em C Em C Em
You put the fire out you take a shovel to my head
C D
hey I appreciate that sound
Em C Em C Em
A true tone resonating so now I'm less alive than dead
C D
Speckled birds of prey coming down
Chorus 2X
Outro: Em C Em C Em C D
The fills between the verses are the same Em C D combinations. This is a really easy song.
How to play Speckled Bird
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.