Right now I feel
like a bird
caged with (F)out
a (E)key.
Ev ’ry one (F)comes
to stare at me
with so much (F)joy
and rev (E)er ie.
They don’t (G)know how I feel in side.
Through my (G)smile I
cry.
They don’t (G)know what they’re do ing to me,
keep ing (G)me from
fly
ing.
That’s why I say that
I know (F)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 (G)fly,
(F)fly,
fly,
spread ing her (F)wings
and her (E)song?
Let her (G)fly,
(F)fly,
fly,
the (Am)whole
world
to see.
She’s
like
a caged bird.
She’s
like
a caged bird.
Spread
her (F)wings, spread beau ty,
mm.
Caged Bird by Alicia Keys
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 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 G with a tempo of 110 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.
- 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.
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