(G)Black bird (Am7)sing ing in the (G)dead of night,
(C)take these (A7)bro ken wings and (B7)learn to fly;
(G)all (A7)your life
(G)you were on ly (A7)wait ing for this (Am7)mo ment (D7)to a (G)rise.
(G)Black bird (Am7)sing ing in the (G)dead of night,
(C)take these (A7)sunk en eyes and (B7)learn to see;
(G)all (A7)your life
(G)you were on ly (A7)wait ing for this (Am7)mo ment (D7)to be (G)rise.
(G)free.
(F)Black (C)bird,
(C)fly,
(F)black (C)bird,
(C)fly
(A7)in to the (D7)light of a dark black night.
(F)Black (C)bird,
(C)fly,
(F)black (C)bird,
(C)fly
in to the (D7)light of a dark black night.
(G)Black bird (Am7)sing ing in the (G)dead of night,
(C)take these (A7)bro ken wings and (B7)learn to fly;
(G)all (A7)your life
(G)you were on ly (A7)wait ing for this (Am7)mo ment (D7)to a (G)rise.
(C)You were (G)on ly (A7)wait ing for this (Am7)mo ment (D7)to a (G)rise.
(C)You were (G)on ly (A7)wait ing for this (Am7)mo ment (D7)to a (G)rise.
Blackbird by The Beatles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Blackbird”
- What key is "Blackbird" in?
- "Blackbird" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Blackbird" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Blackbird" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Blackbird"?
- This arrangement of "Blackbird" uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B7, Bb, C, Cm, D7, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Blackbird" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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