Learn "CAGED BIRD" by Alicia Keys on Piano

Master "CAGED BIRD" by Alicia Keys with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of Db at 90 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 90 BPM.

Lyrics

Right now I feel like a bird caged with (Gb)out a (F)key. Ev ’ry one (Gb)comes to stare at me with so much (Gb)joy and rev (F)er ie. They don’t (Ab)know how I feel in side. Through my (Ab)smile I cry. They don’t (Ab)know what they’re do ing to me, keep ing (Ab)me from fly ing. That’s why I say that I know (Gb)why the caged bird sings. On ly joy comes from song. She’s so rare and beau ti ful to oth ers. Why not just set her free so she can (Ab)fly, (Gb)fly, fly, spread ing her (Gb)wings and her (F)song? Let her (Ab)fly, (Gb)fly, fly, the (Bbm)whole world to see. She’s like a caged bird. Fly, (Gb)fly. Ooh, just let her (Ab)fly, just let her (Gb)fly, just let her (F)fly, spread her (Gb)wings, spread beau ty, mm.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
Db
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Caged Bird" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.