Like a (D)bird
on the (A)wire,
like like a (D)drunk knight from in a some old mid fash night ioned (G)choir,
I have (D)tried
in my (A)way bons
to be (D)free.
Like a (D)worm
on a (A)hook,
like a a (D)drunk knight from in a some old mid fash night ioned (G)book,
I have (D)saved
all my (A)rib bons
to for (D)thee.
Like a
If I,
if I have
been un (D)kind,
I hope that you
can just let it go (D)by.
If I,
if I have been un (D)true,
I hope you know
it was nev er to (A)you.
More like a (D)ba by
still (A)born
like a (D)beast
with his (G)horn,
I have (D)torn
ev ’ry (A)one
who reached out for (D)me.
But I (D)swear
by this (A)song,
and by (D)all that I have done (G)wrong,
I will make it (A)all
up to (D)thee.
I saw a beg gar lean ing on his wood en (D)crutch.
He said to me,
‘‘You must not ask for (D)so much.’’
And a pret ty wom an lean ing in her dark ened (D)door,
She cried to me,
‘‘Hey, why not ask for (A)more?’’
More like a (D)bird
on the (A)wi re,
like a (D)drunk in a mid night (G)choir,
I have (D)tried
in my (A)way
to be (G)free.
Bird On A Wire — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Bird On A Wire" by Leonard Cohen. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 66 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Bird On A Wire”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bird On A Wire" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in D at 66 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Bird On A Wire" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Bird On A Wire"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bird On A Wire", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Bird On A Wire" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Bird On A Wire"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Bird On A Wire"?
- "Bird On A Wire" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Closing Time". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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