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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bird Song" 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.
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About “Bird Song”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bird Song" 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 Song" is in D.
- What key is "Bird Song" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Bird Song 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 Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bird Song" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bird Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bird Song"?
- "Bird Song" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bird Song"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bb, Bm, C, D, D7, F, G.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Bird Song" 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 Song" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bird Song"?
- 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.