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Pick a learning view.
(G)Black bird (Am7)sing ing in the (Bm)dead of night.
(C)Take these (A)bro ken wings and (D#dim7)learn to fly;
(Bm)All (A9)your life
(G)you were on ly (A7)wait ing for this (Am)mo ment (D7)to a (G)rise.
(G)Black bird (Am7)sing ing in the (Bm)dead of night.
(C)Take these (A)sunk en eyes and (D#dim7)learn to see;
(Bm)All (A9)your life
(G)you were on ly (A7)wait ing for this (Am)mo ment (D7)to be (G)rise.
(G)free.
(F)Black (C)bird,
(C)fly,
(F)Black (C)bird,
(C)fly,
in to the (D7)light of a dark, black night.
(D7)light of a dark, black night.
(G)Black bird (Am7)sing ing in the (G)dead of night
(C)Take these (A)bro ken wings and learn to fly;
(Bm7)All (A9)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 — 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, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build your confidence with chromatic bass movement — your left hand walks steadily upward through several passages, and keeping that line smooth and even at 100 BPM is the real core skill here.
You'll cycle through sixteen different chords, including some colorful ones like D♯dim7 and A9, so don't panic when an unfamiliar shape appears; most transitions share at least one common tone you can anchor to.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, especially the left-hand bass walk, then combining at half tempo before bringing it up to speed.
Watch the shift from C to Cm and the move into that diminished chord — those are the spots where most students hesitate and break the flow.
Loop those two-bar transitions until they feel automatic.
The peaceful mood here depends on steady rhythm more than volume, so stay relaxed in your wrists and let the notes ring rather than pressing hard.
Once this clicks, you'll have a real feel for how chromatic voice leading connects simple chords in surprising ways — a skill that transfers to dozens of other songs.
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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 100 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 16 chords: A, A7, A9, Am, Am7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, +8 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.
- 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 100 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.