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(CN.C.)I was a (D)quick, wet boy div ing too (Bm)deep for coins.
All of your (G)street light eyes wide on my (A)plas tic toys.
Then when the (D)cops closed the fair, I cut my (Bm)long ba by hair and stole me a (G)dog eared map, called for you (A)ev ’ry where.
Have I (D)found you,
(Bm)flight less bird?
(G)Jea lous,
(A)weep
ing; or (D)lost you
A (Bm)me ri can mouth.
(G)Big pill
(A)loom
ing.
(CN.C.)Now I’m a (D)fat house cat, nurs ing my (Bm)sore blunt tongue.
Watch ing the (G)warm poison rates curl through the (A)wide fence cracks.
Piss ing on (D)mag a the zine pho tos, those (Bm)fish ing by lures and thrown in the (G)cold and clean blood of Christ (A)moun tain stream.
Have I (D)found you,
(Bm)flight less bird?
(G)Ground ed,
(A)wheel
ing; or (D)lost you
A (Bm)me ri can mouth.
(G)Big pill
(A)loom
ing.
(CN.C.)Now I’m a (A)stuck
(A7sus4)go (A7)ing (D)down.
Flightless Bird, American Mouth — Simple Sheet Music
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"Flightless Bird, American Mouth" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 120 BPM.
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About “Flightless Bird, American Mouth”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Flightless Bird, American Mouth"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron & Wine played in?
- Flightless Bird, American Mouth is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Flightless Bird, American Mouth"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" 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 "Flightless Bird, American Mouth"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Flightless Bird, American Mouth"?
- "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" was originally performed by Iron & Wine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Flightless Bird, American Mouth"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, G, N.
- What other songs by Iron & Wine can I play here?
- Try "FLIGHTLESS BIRD, AMERICAN MOUTH", "Flightless Bird, American Mouth". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Flightless Bird, American Mouth". Key of D, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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