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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) — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bird On The Wire (Bird On A Wire)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bird On The Wire (Bird On A Wire)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Bird On The Wire (Bird On A Wire)". Key of D, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.