That Yellow Bird
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[Verso 1]
Bm* F#m*
You broke my heart
Em A
And I fell in-to space
G A
I could not face
G A
Such dis-grace
[Refrão]
Bm* F#m* Em A
That yellow bird, wellsheswooped down to-day
G A
Thenflew away
G A
What can I say?
[Ponte]
F#m D F#m
I seea glow around you
F#m D F#m
The brightest fire describes you
F#m A
In every sound I hear you
[Verso 2]
Bm* F#m* Em A
I play the fool, but you're too good for that
G A
One dog, one cat
G A
Tit for tat
Bm* F#m* Em A
My love is vast, it could fill the sea
Em A
Let's always be
G A
You and me
Bm A
Em A
F#m G
D G
F#m G
[Ponte]
D E
A harvest moon in summer
D E
The world's most vibrant colour
D G A
A love to match no other
[Verso 3]
Bm* F#m*
The sky above
Em A
Is not big en-ough
G A
To take this love
G A
It's all too much
[Refrão]
Bm* F#m* Em A
That yellow bird, wellsheswooped down to-day
G A
Thenflew away
G A
Hear What I say?
How to play That Yellow 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 Bm. 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.