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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Birds" by Imagine Dragons in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Birds" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Birds" with hands-separate practice in E at 121 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Birds"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Birds" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Birds"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Birds" is in the key of E at 121 BPM.

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