Winter Bird When Winter Comes (medley)
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[Verso 1]
E E9 A A4
Must fix the fence by the acre plot
D/A D6/A A6 E
Two young foxes have been nosing around
Bm Bm7 Bm11 A A7 G6(9) E
The lambs and the chickens won't feel safe until it's done
[Verso 2]
E E9 A A4
I must dig a drain by the carrot patch
D/A D6/A A6 E
The whole crop spoils if it gets too damp
Bm Bm7 Bm11 A A7 G6(9) E
And where will we be with an empty store when winter comes
[Refrão]
C#º Bm7 E9 A
When winter comes, and food is scarce
C#m Bm E9 A
We'll warn our toes, to stay indoors
C#º Bm7 E A
When summer's gone, we'll fly away
A/C# Bm E E4 A A4 A
And find the sun, when winter comes
[Verso 3]
E E9 A A4
I must find the time to plant some trees
D/A D6/A A6 E
In the meadow where the river flows
Bm Bm7 Bm11 A A7 G6(9) E
In time to come they'll make good shade for some poor soul
[Refrão]
C#º Bm7 E9 A
When winter comes, and food is scarce
C#m Bm E9 A
We'll warn our toes, to stay indoors
C#º Bm7 E A
When summer's gone, we're gonna fly away
A/C# Bm E E4 A A4 A
And find the sun, when winter comes
[Verso 4]
E E9 A A4
Must fix the fence by the acre plot
D/A D6/A A6 E
Two young foxes have been nosing around
Bm Bm7 Bm11 A A7 G6(9) E
The lambs and the chickens won't feel safe until it's done
[Refrão]
C#º Bm7 E9 A
When winter comes, and food is scarce
C#m Bm E9 A
We'll warn our toes, to stay indoors
C#º Bm7 E A
When summer's gone, we're gonna fly away
A/C# Bm E A A4 A
And find the sun, when winter comes
A/C# Bm E A A4 A E E/G# A
And find the sun, when winter comes
How to play Winter Bird When Winter Comes (medley)
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.