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€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Bluebird" by Sara Bareilles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Bluebird" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Bluebird" by Sara Bareilles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Bluebird" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Bluebird" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.