Bye Bye Blackbird

by Mort Dixon
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Lyrics

(F)Pack up (F)all my (F6)care and (F)woe, (Gm7)here I (C9)go (F6)sing ing low; (F)bye

(Abdim7)bye

(C7)black bird.

(Gm)Where some bod y (Gm6)waits for (Gm)me, (C9)sug ar’s sweet, (Gm7)so is (C9)she; (Gm7)bye

(C7)bye

(Fmaj7)black (F6)bird.

(F7)No one here can love and un der (A)stand

(D7)me.

(Gm)Oh, what (G)hard luck (F)sto ries (G7)they all (Bbm6)hand

(C7)me.

(F)Make my (F)bed and (F6)light the (F)light, (Gm7)I’ll ar (C9)rive (A)late to (D7)night; (Gm)black bird

(C7)bye (F)bye.

(F)Pack up (F)all my (F6)care and (F)woe, (Gm7)here I (C9)go (F6)sing ing low; (F)bye

(Abdim7)bye

(C7)black bird.

(Gm)Where some bod y (Gm6)waits for (Gm)me, (C9)sug ar’s sweet, (Gm7)so is (C9)she; (Gm7)bye

(C7)bye

(Fmaj7)black (F6)bird.

(F7)No one here can love and un der (A)stand

(D7)me.

(Gm)Oh, what (G)hard luck (F)sto ries (G7)they all (Bbm6)hand

(C7)me.

(F)Make my (F)bed and (F6)light the (F)light, (Gm7)I’ll ar (C9)rive (A)late to (D7)night; (Gm)black bird

(C7)bye (F)bye.

(F)bye.

Bye Bye Blackbird — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Bye Bye Blackbird" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 180 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Bye Bye Blackbird

Can I play "Bye Bye Blackbird" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bye Bye Blackbird" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Bye Bye Blackbird" by Mort Dixon played in?
Bye Bye Blackbird is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bye Bye 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 "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
"Bye Bye Blackbird" was originally performed by Mort Dixon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Mort Dixon can I play here?
Try "Bye Bye Blackbird". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bye Bye Blackbird" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bye Bye Blackbird" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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