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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Bird Song" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Bird Song" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bird Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Bird Song"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bird Song" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Bird Song"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bird Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.