Other arrangements of Bird Song
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bird Song" by Grateful Dead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Bird Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bird Song" by Grateful Dead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Bird Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Bird Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.