Blackbird

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Black bird sing ing in the dead of night,

take these sunk en eyes and learn to see.

All your life

you were on ly wait ing for this mo ment to be rise.

Black bird sing ing in the dead of night,

take these bro ken wings and learn to fly.

All your life

you were on ly wait ing for this mo ment to a rise.

free.

Black

bird,

fly,

Black

bird,

fly

in to the light of a dark black night.

rise.

You were on ly wait ing for this mo ment to a rise.

Blackbird โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Blackbird" by The Beatles in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 93 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œBlackbirdโ€

Can I learn "Blackbird" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” 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 "Blackbird" with hands-separate practice in G at 93 BPM.
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 93 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 โ€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Blackbird"?
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 "Blackbird" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Blackbird"?
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. "Blackbird" is in the key of G at 93 BPM.