(D7)All I know is, some thing like a bird with in her sang.
All I know, she sang a lit tle while and then flew on.
(Bb)Tell (F)me all (C)that you know; I’ll show you
snow and rain.
When you hear that same sweet song a gain, will you know why?
An y one who sings a tune so sweet is pass ing by.
(Bb)Laugh (F)in the sun (C)shine, sing, cry (G)in the dark,
fly through the night.
(Bm)Don’t
cry the (A)now,
(G)don’t (D)you (A)cry.
(G)Don’t (D)you (A)cry an y the more.
La da da da.
(Bm)Sleep
in the (A)stars,
(G)don’t (D)you (A)cry.
(G)Dry (D)your (A)eyes on y the wind.
La da da da.
La da da da, da,
(D7)da.
snow and rain.
Bird Song by Grateful Dead
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Bird Song”
- What key is "Bird Song" in?
- "Bird Song" by Grateful Dead is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Bird Song" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Bird Song" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Bird Song"?
- This arrangement of "Bird Song" uses 8 chords: A, Bb, Bm, C, D, D7, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Bird Song" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.