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.
Caged Bird by Alicia Keys
7 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Caged Bird”
- What key is "Caged Bird" in?
- "Caged Bird" by Alicia Keys is in the key of Db with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Caged Bird" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Caged Bird" 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 "Caged Bird"?
- This arrangement of "Caged Bird" uses 8 chords: Ab, Bbm, Dbmaj7, Eb, Eb7, F, Fmaj7, Gb.
- How long does it take to learn "Caged Bird" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
More piano songs by Alicia Keys
See all Alicia Keys songs →More songs you might like
NOT EVEN THE KING
Alicia Keys
NEVER FELT THIS WAY
Alicia Keys
BRAND NEW ME
Alicia Keys
SURE LOOKS GOOD TO ME
Alicia Keys
STOLEN MOMENTS
Alicia Keys
I NEED YOU
Alicia Keys
TRY SLEEPING WITH A BROKEN HEART
Alicia Keys
FEELING U, FEELING ME
Alicia Keys
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO?
Diana Ross
DIARY
Alicia Keys
Girl On Fire
Alicia Keys
Troubles
Alicia Keys