(F7)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.
(Ab)Tell me the all (Eb)that you know; I’ll show the you
snow through and rain.
(F7)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.
(Ab)Laugh in the sun (Eb)shine, you sing, cry in the dark,
fly through the night.
(Dm)Don’t
cry the (C)now,
(Bb)don’t (F)you (C)cry.
(Bb)Don’t (F)you (C)cry an y the more.
La da da da.
(Dm)Sleep
in the (C)stars,
(Bb)don’t (F)you (C)cry.
(Bb)Dry (F)your (C)eyes on y the wind.
La da da da.
La da da da (F)da (F7)da.
Bird Song by Grateful Dead
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Bird Song”
- What key is "Bird Song" in?
- "Bird Song" by Grateful Dead is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Bird Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Bird Song" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.
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