Bluebird

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

Word came (C)through in a (Dm)let ter,

(C)one of us (C)chang ing our minds.

You won’t (C)need to guess who,

since I (Dm)u su’l ly do not send (F)let ters to me

that are mine.

I told him I saw this (Dm)com ing,

that I’d prac ti c’lly (Gm)packed up my things.

I was (C)glad at the time

that I said I was fine, but all (F)hon es ty knows,

I was n’t (Fm)read y, no.

And (Fsus2)so,

(C)here we go, (D)blue bird,

(C)back to the (Am7)sky on your (Em)own.

(Fsus2)Oh,

(C)let him go, (D)blue bird.

(Fsus2)Read y to fly,

(G7sus4)you and I.

Here we go.

Here we go.

This pair of wings worn and (Dm)rust ed

from (C)too man y years by my (Dm)side.

They can car ry me, (Gm)swear to be (F)stur dy and strong.

But see, (F)turn ing them on still means

good bye.

And (F)so,

(C)here we go,

blue bird;

(C)gath er your (Am7)strength

and (Em)rise up.

(Fsus2)Oh,

(C)let him go, (D)blue bird.

(Fsus2)Oh,

(C)let him go, (D)blue bird.

(Fsus2)Oh,

(C)let him go, (D)blue bird.

(Fsus2)Read y to fly,

(G7sus4)you and I.

Here we go.

Here we go.

Here

we go.

Bluebird β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Bluebird" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œBluebird”

Why does "Bluebird" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Bluebird".
What key is "Bluebird" by Sara Bareilles played in?
Bluebird is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bluebird"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bluebird" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Bluebird"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bluebird"?
"Bluebird" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bluebird"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Am7, C, Ddim, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +5 more.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Bluebird"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Bluebird".
Can I see all the notes in "Bluebird"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.