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Like a (D)bird
on a (A)wire,
like a (D)drunk in a 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 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.
Bird On The Wire — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Bird On The Wire”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bird On The Wire" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bird On The Wire" is in D.
- What key is "Bird On The Wire" by Leonard Cohen played in?
- Bird On The Wire is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bird On The Wire"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bird On The Wire" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bird On The Wire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bird On The Wire"?
- "Bird On The Wire" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bird On The Wire"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "HALLELUJAH", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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.
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