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Black bird, (Am7)sing ing in the (G)dead of night,
(C)take these (A)bro ken (D)wings and (B)learn to (Em)fly;
(C)all your life
(G)you were on ly (A7)wait ing for this (D7)mo ment to a (G)rise.
Black bird, (Am7)sing ing in the (G)dead of night,
(C)take these (A)sunk en (D)eyes and (B)learn to (Em)see;
(C)all your life
(G)you were on ly (A7)wait ing for this (D7)mo ment to be (G)rise.
(G)free.
(C)Black bird (C)fly,
(C)black bird (Bb)fly
in to the (D7)light of a dark black (G)night.
(G)rise.
(Em)You were (Cm)on ly (G)wait ing (A7)for this (Am)mo ment (D)to a (G)rise.
Blackbird — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Blackbird" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 105 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Blackbird”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Blackbird" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Blackbird" is in G.
- 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 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Blackbird" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 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.
- Does "Blackbird" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Blackbird" is in the key of G at 105 BPM.
- What chords are in "Blackbird"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.