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Like a (D)bird on a (A)wire,
like a (D)drunk in a old 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)drunk in a old mid night (G)book, I have (D)saved all my (A)rib bons for (D)thee.
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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 for (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 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 (A7)way to be (G)free.
Bird On The Wire (Bird On A Wire) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bird On The Wire (Bird On A 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, 120 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 (Bird On A Wire)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bird On The Wire (Bird On A 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 (Bird On A Wire)" is in D.
- What key is "Bird On The Wire (Bird On A Wire)" by Leonard Cohen played in?
- Bird On The Wire (Bird On A 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 (Bird On A Wire)"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bird On The Wire (Bird On A 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 (Bird On A 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 A Wire)"?
- "Bird On The Wire (Bird On A Wire)" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Bird On The Wire (Bird On A 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 (Bird On A Wire)" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bird On The Wire (Bird On A 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.