(Dm)Black bird, (Dm)black bird,
sing ing the (C#dim7)blues all (Dm)day
(Gm)right out (A)side my (CN.C.)door.
(Dm)Black bird, (Dm)black bird,
I got ta be (C7)on my (Fmaj9)way
to where the (G13)sun shines once (CN.C.)more.
I’ll pack up all my cares and woe;
here (C)I go,
sing (F6)ing low.
Bye
bye,
black bird.
Where some bod y waits for me;
sug ar’s sweet
and so is she.
Bye bye,
(Fmaj7)black bird.
No one here
can love or un der (A)stand
me.
Oh, (D)what hard luck (Gm7)stor ies
(Db7)they all hand
me.
Now make my bed and light the light;
I’ll I’ll ar rive
(D7)late to night.
(G13)Black bird,
bye bye.
No one here
oh (A)black bird,
mm,
(G13)black bird,
(C)bye
(F)bye.
Bye Bye Blackbird by Paul McCartney
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Bye Bye Blackbird" in?
- "Bye Bye Blackbird" by Paul McCartney is in the key of F with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Bye Bye Blackbird" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Bye Bye Blackbird" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
- This arrangement of "Bye Bye Blackbird" uses 34 chords: A7, Abdim7, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, Bbmaj7, C, +26 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Bye Bye Blackbird" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
- Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.