Birds

by Imagine Dragons
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Lyrics

Two hearts,

one valve es, pump ing the blood, we were the (B)flood, we were the bod y and...

Two lives,

I one of life,

stick ing it out, let ting you ’d (B)down, mak ing it right.

ing.

(A)Sea sons, they will change, (C#m)life will make you grow.

(B)Dreams will make you cry, cry, cry.

(A)Ev ’ry thing is tem po rar y, (C#m)ev ’ry thing will slide.

(B)Love will nev er die, die, die.

I know that, (A)ooh,

birds fly in dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

I hope to see you a gain.

Sun sets,

sun valve es, liv ing the dream, watch ing the (B)leaves, chang ing the sea y sons.

Some nights

I one of you,

re ing the past, wish ing you ’d (B)last, wish ing and dream ing.

(A)Sea sons, they will change, (C#m)life will make you grow.

(B)Dreams will make you cry, cry, cry.

(A)Ev ’ry thing is tem po rar y, (C#m)ev ’ry thing will slide.

(B)Love will nev er die, die, die.

I know that, (A)ooh,

birds fly in dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

I hope to see you a gain.

see you a gain.

(A)Ooh.

Birds fly in dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

So fly high,

so fly high.

When the (C#m)moon is look ing down,

shin ing (C#m)light up on your ground.

I’m fly ing (C#m)up to let you see

that the (C#m)shad ow cast is (E)me.

I know that, (A)ooh,

birds fly in (B)dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

I hope to see you a gain.

(A)Ooh.

Birds fly in dif f’rent di rec tions.

(A)Ooh.

So fly high,

so fly high.

(A)Ooh.

So fly high,

so fly high.

so fly high.

Birds — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Birds" by Imagine Dragons: 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 E, 121 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Birds”

What key is "Birds" by Imagine Dragons played in?
Birds is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Birds"?
The arrangement plays at 121 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Birds" 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 "Birds"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Birds"?
"Birds" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Birds"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#m7, G#m.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "AMSTERDAM". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Birds" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Birds" by Imagine Dragons. 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 "Birds" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Birds" 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.