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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Bird Song" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 150 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 Song”
- Why does "Bird Song" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Bird Song".
- What key is "Bird Song" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Bird Song is arranged in the key of Bb 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 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bird Song" 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 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 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Bird Song"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Bird Song".
- Can I see all the notes in "Bird Song"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 150 BPM.