Sunbird
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[Verso 1]
Fm Ab
Some years ago
Cm Eb
I lived a hard life
Fm Ab
But sunlight burst a ray
Eb
Through those clouds
Fm Ab
We finally seen the back
Cm Eb
Of those grey days
Fm Ab Eb
Please let the summer back to stay
[Verso 2]
Fm Ab
And hold the sunbird in your hands
Cm Eb
Don't let him sing too sweet
Fm Ab Eb
For too soon the summer sun, will be in a winter sleep
Fm Ab
And hold the sunbird in your hands
Cm Eb
Don't let him sing too sweet
Fm Ab Eb
For too soon the summer sun, will be in a winter sleep
Bb
You found yourself on the road
Ab
Inside your winter coat
Cm Eb
But leave your troubles behind, now
Bb
You wrap yourself in a ball
Ab
Then hide away from it all
Cm Eb
But let the sunbird in your heart
Fm Ab
And hold the sunbird in your hands
Cm Eb
Don't let him sing too sweet
Fm Ab Eb
For too soon the summer sun, will be in a winter sleep
Fm Ab
And hold the sunbird in your hands
Cm Eb
Don't let him sing too sweet
Fm Ab Eb
For too soon the summer sun, will be in a winter sleep
Bb
Oh, oh
Ab
Oh, oh
Cm Eb
Oh, oh
Bb
Oh, oh
Ab
Oh, oh
Cm Eb
Oh, oh
Fm Ab
And hold the sunbird in your hands
Cm Eb
Don't let him sing too sweet
Fm Ab Eb
For too soon the summer sun, will be in a winter sleep
How to play Sunbird
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm. 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.