Why Birds Follow Spring?
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Intro: D Bm G A (2x)
D F# F#m
Why birds follow spring
G A
Like the sun follows the rainbow
D F# F#m
Now why some people sing
G A
When others bow their heads in sorrow
Bm
But oh, (Why some trees?) why some trees are so tall
D A
(Are so tall?) While others they stay small
(Solo) D Bm F# Bm G A
D F#m Bm G A
Bm
(Why some trees?) Oh, why some trees are so tall
A
(Are so tall?) While others they stay small
D F# F#m
Why's yesterday like today
G E A
It follows tomorrow
D Bm F# F#m G A
But oh whoah, lala ladada la
D Bm F# G A
Lalala da dadada laaaa laaaa
Bm
(Why some trees?) Oh, why some trees are so tall
A
(Are so tall?) While others they stay small
D F# F#m G A
Why, ladadadada, why, somebody please
Bm
(Why some trees?) Oh, why some trees are so tall
A
(Are so tall?) While others they stay small
D F#m GA D
La ladada la la lala
Laa lalala la la lala
Ladadad la la lalala..
(Chorus between brackets)
How to play Why Birds Follow Spring?
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 D. 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.