The Birds Are For The Bees
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Intro: F# B
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F# B F# B F#
Grownups tell me the birds and the bees do other
Ebm F# C#
things than live in trees.
F# B F# B
If you ask me what I think, this is what I'll say..
F#
The bees are for the birds the birds are for the
C# F#
bees, and I don't care, anyway.
#1.
Ebm F# Ebm F#
The honey from the bee..birds singing in the trees..
F# C#
been that way, so people say..it's got nothing to
F#
do with me.
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F# B F# B F#
Grownups tell me the birds and the bees do other
Ebm F# C#
things than live in trees.
F# B F# B
If you ask me what I think, this is what I'll say..
F#
The bees are for the birds the birds are for the
C# F#
bees, and I don't care, anyway.
#2.
Ebm F# Ebm F#
Well, birds and bees and ABC's live their lives in
hives and trees.
Ebm F# C#
Birds don't always live in trees, please don't look
F#
at me.
[Refrão]
F# B F# B F#
Grownups tell me the birds and the bees do other
Ebm F# C#
things than live in trees.
F# B F# B
If you ask me what I think, this is what I'll say..
F#
The bees are for the birds the birds are for the
C# F#
bees, and I don't care, anyway.
#3.
Ebm F# Ebm F#
So, birds chirp and bees buzz, no one cares less than I does.
Ebm F# C#
I don't care if they can fly, it's got nothing to do with you
F#
and I.
OUTRO:
F# B F# B F#
Grownups tell me the birds and the bees do other
Ebm F# C#
things than live in trees.
F# B F# B
If you ask me what I think, this is what I'll say..
F#
The bees are for the birds the birds are for the
C# F#
bees, and I don't care, anyway..(Fade.)
How to play The Birds Are For The Bees
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.