Birds

by Imagine Dragons

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Two hearts,

one valve es, pump ing the blood, we were the (B)flood, we were the bod y and...

Two lives,

I one of life,

stick ing it out, let ting you ’d (B)down, mak ing it right.

ing.

(A)Sea sons, they will change, (C#m)life will make you grow.

(B)Dreams will make you cry, cry, cry.

(A)Ev ’ry thing is tem po rar y, (C#m)ev ’ry thing will slide.

(B)Love will nev er die, die, die.

I know that, (A)ooh,

birds fly in dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

I hope to see you a gain.

Sun sets,

sun valve es, liv ing the dream, watch ing the (B)leaves, chang ing the sea y sons.

Some nights

I one of you,

re ing the past, wish ing you ’d (B)last, wish ing and dream ing.

(A)Sea sons, they will change, (C#m)life will make you grow.

(B)Dreams will make you cry, cry, cry.

(A)Ev ’ry thing is tem po rar y, (C#m)ev ’ry thing will slide.

(B)Love will nev er die, die, die.

I know that, (A)ooh,

birds fly in dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

I hope to see you a gain.

see you a gain.

(A)Ooh.

Birds fly in dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

So fly high,

so fly high.

When the (C#m)moon is look ing down,

shin ing (C#m)light up on your ground.

I’m fly ing (C#m)up to let you see

that the (C#m)shad ow cast is (E)me.

I know that, (A)ooh,

birds fly in (B)dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

I hope to see you a gain.

(A)Ooh.

Birds fly in dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

So fly high,

so fly high.

(A)Ooh.

So fly high,

so fly high.

so fly high.

Birds by Imagine Dragons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Birds” by Imagine Dragons in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 121 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Birds" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Birds"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Birds" use?
Just 8 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#m7, G#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Imagine Dragons songs work for kids?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "AMSTERDAM". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.