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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Blackbird" 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 G, 90 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 “Blackbird”
- Can I play "Blackbird" 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 "Blackbird" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Blackbird" by The Beatles played in?
- Blackbird is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blackbird"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Blackbird" 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 "Blackbird"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Blackbird"?
- "Blackbird" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Blackbird"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B7, Bb, C, Cm, D7, +5 more.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Blackbird"?
- 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. "Blackbird" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Blackbird"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Blackbird" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.