The Bird
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Intro Dm Am Em
Dm Am Em
Dm Am Em
Dm Am Em
Dm Am Em
If I were a bird
Dm Am
Could I get away with
Em Dm Am Em
Flying off this body that contains me?
Dm Am Em
I’d disobey all the rules known to this day
( Em )
Dm G Em
Flying away
Dm G Em
Flying away, a__ay, ay__ay
Dm G
Yes I’m flying away
Em
You are flying away
F Em
We are flying awa__ay, a__ay
( Dm Am Em )
( Dm Am Em )
Dm Am Em
Once I am
Dm Am
Light as a feather
Em
Fnd I deconstruct the parts
Dm Am Em
That once held me together
Dm Am
Will I recognize myself?
Em
Will I recognize myself?
(Em)
Dm G Em
Flying away
Dm G Em
Flying away, a__ay, ay__ay
Dm G
Yes I’m flying away
Em
You are flying away
F Em
We are flying awa__ay, a__ay
Eeh
( Am Em F G )
( Am Em F G )
Am Em F
Light as a feather
G Am Em F
My body is light as a feather
G Am Em F
My soul is light as a feather
G Am Em F
My body is light as a feather
G F
My soul is
Em
Flying
Dm G Em
Flying away
Dm G Em
I’m flying away
Dm G Em
Yes, flying away
F Em
I am flying away
How to play The 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 Dm. 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.