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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Bye Bye Blackbird" by Mort Dixon in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Bye Bye Blackbird" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 "Bye Bye Blackbird" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 180 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
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 "Bye Bye Blackbird" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
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. "Bye Bye Blackbird" is in the key of Bb at 180 BPM.

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