(Bbm)I so la ted (Cbmaj7)from the out side, then (Abm)clouds have tak en (Fbmaj7)all the light.
(Bbm)I have no con (Cbmaj7)trol, it seems my (Abm)thoughts
wan der (Fbmaj7)off,
of the (Bbm)time
when I (Cbmaj7)tried
to
(Abm)live
life with (Emaj7)out
you.
(A)Birds fall ing down the (Dm7)roof
(G)tops,
(A)out of the sky like (Dm7)rain
(G)drops.
(A)No
(A)air,
(Dm)no
(G)pride.
If (Bbm)being my self is (Cbmaj7)what I do wrong then (Abm)I would rath er (Fbmaj7)not be right.
(Bbm)Hope’s turned in to (Cbmaj7)fear and with my (Abm)one
wing I (Fbmaj7)can’t
fly with (Bbm)sun
rise, em (Cbmaj7)brace
my
(Abm)dreams
tight and (Emaj7)that’s
why.
(A)Birds fall ing down the (Dm7)roof
(G)tops,
(A)out of the sky like (Dm7)rain
(G)drops.
(A)No
(A)air,
(Dm)no
(G)pride.
If (Fmaj7)Birds.
(Dmaj7)To a place with out fear, with no (C)moon
(Cm)light.
(Dmaj7)All I need are trees and flow ers and some (C)sun
(Cm)light.
When (Emaj7)mem or ies are be ing made and where the (A)old one dies, where (D)love
ain’t
(F#sus4)lost.
(B)Birds fall ing down the (Em7)roof
(A)tops,
(B)out of the sky like (Em7)rain
(A)drops.
(B)Birds fall ing down the (Em7)roof
(A)tops,
(B)out of the sky like (Em7)rain
(A)drops.
(B)No
(B)air,
(G)no
(A)pride,
(Gmaj7)that’s
why
(F#m7)birds
don’t
(B)fly.
Birds — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Birds" by Anouk: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 130 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Birds”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Birds" by Anouk in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 130 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 "Birds" 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 "Birds"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Birds", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Birds" 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 "Birds"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Birds"?
- "Birds" was originally performed by Anouk. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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