The Whistling Song
View chords used in this chart
capo 1
E (octave higher)
E G
It's the shadow in the dark
E G
The silver in the park
E G
It's the broken, faded bird
D E
You've learned to call your heart
E G
It's not a border you can see
D E
Plainer than you or me
E G
I don't pull the lock back
D C E
And I don't have the key
No key
(Whistling Part)
G# A E
E G# D F
E D A E D A E
E G
It hovers in the living room
E G
Just above the door
E G
Whistles while it hangs there
D E
Feathers drip from every pore
E G
It shows the spectacle of falling
D C E
And settles to the floor
E G
It shows the spectacle of falling
D C E
And settles to the floor
E
And settles to the floor
(Whistling Part)
G# A E
E G# D F
E D A
E D A
E
E G E G E G D E (Same Strumming pattern as verse)
E G D E
E G D E
(Listen for strumming pattern)
How to play The Whistling Song
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 E. 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.