Feed The Birds

by Sherman Brothers
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Lyrics

“Feed the birds,

(F)tup pence a (C)bag,

(F)tup pence,

(C)tup pence,

(D7)tup pence a (G7)bag.

(C)Feed the birds,”

(F)that’s what she (C)cries,

(F)while o ver (C)head, her (G7)birds fill the (C)skies.

All a (Am)round the ca (E7)the dral the (Am)saints and a (E7)pos tles look (Am)down as she (E7)sells her (Am)wares.

Al (C)though you can’t (G7)see it, you (C)know they are (G)smil ing each (C)time some one (E7)shows that he (Am)cares.

(C)Though her words are (F)sim ple and (C)few,

(F)lis ten,

(C)lis ten, she’s (D7)call ing to (G7)you:

(C)“Feed the birds,

(F)tup pence a (E)bag,

(F)tup pence,

(F#)tup pence,

(C)tup pence (G7)a (C)bag.”

Feed The Birds — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Feed The Birds" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 105 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Feed The Birds”

Can I play "Feed The Birds" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Feed The Birds" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Feed The Birds" by Sherman Brothers played in?
Feed The Birds is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Feed The Birds"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Feed The Birds" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Feed The Birds"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Feed The Birds"?
"Feed The Birds" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Feed The Birds"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Feed The Birds" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Feed The Birds"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Feed The Birds" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.