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Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Caged Bird" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Caged Bird”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Caged Bird" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Caged Bird" is in G.
- What key is "Caged Bird" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Caged Bird is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Caged Bird"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Caged Bird" 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 "Caged Bird"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Caged Bird"?
- "Caged Bird" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Caged Bird" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Caged Bird" is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Caged Bird"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.