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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Bird Song" by Grateful Dead in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Bird Song”
- Can I learn "Bird Song" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Bird Song" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Bird Song"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Bird Song" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Bird Song"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Bird Song" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.