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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Bluebird" by Sara Bareilles in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Bluebird" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "Bluebird" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Bluebird"?
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 "Bluebird" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Bluebird"?
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. "Bluebird" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.