Does "Bird On The Wire" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bird On The Wire" is in the key of D at 95 BPM.

What chords are in "Bird On The Wire"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Bird On The Wire — Piano Lead Sheet

"Bird On The Wire" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 95 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

Like a (D)bird on a (A)wire, like a (D)drunk in a from some mid night (G)choir, I have (D)tried in my (A)way to be (D)free. Like a (D)worm on a (A)hook, like a (D)knight in a from some old ioned (G)book, I have (D)saved all my (A)rib bons 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Folk
Key: D
Tempo: 95 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Leonard Cohen

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How to Play "Bird On The Wire" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.