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(G)In (F#)to a (Dm)cab a (E)ret, (Cm)one (D7)fa tal (C#)day, (Cmaj7)a (G)lit tle song bird (D7)flew;
(G)’found (F#)it so (Dm)ver y (E)gay, (Cm)he (D7)thought he’d (C#)stay, (Cmaj7)just to (B)get (Gm)a (A7)bird’s (D9)eye (G6)view.
(G)When he (Em)heard the jazz band (A9)play ing, he was (Em)hap py as a (A9)lark;
(A9)to each (D)meas ure he kept (B)sway ing (B7)and he (Em7)stayed till (A7)af ter (D9)dark.
Then (G)back (F#)to the (Dm)land he (E)knew, (Cm)thrilled (D7)through and (C#)through, (Cmaj7)he (B)sailed (Gm)on (A7)in (C)the (D9)air;
(G)called (F#)all the (Dm)oth er (E7)birds, (Cm)and (D7)in these (C#)words, (Cmaj7)start ed (B)gur (Bb7)gling (A7)then (D)and (G)there:
(D7sus)I’m a (G)lit tle jazz bird, and I’m (D7)tell ing you to be one, (G7)too,
(D7)for a (G)lit tle jazz bird is in (D7)heav en when it’s sing ing (Bm)“blue.”
I say it with re gret,
but you’re out of (G)date;
you ain’t heard noth ing yet,
(Em)till you syn (A9)co (D7)pate.
(D7)When the (G)go ing is rough you will (D7)find your trou bles all have (G7)flown,
(D7)if you (G)war ble your stuff like the (D7)moan ing of a sax o (G)phone.
Just (Em)try my (Am)rec i pe,
and I’m sure you’ll a (B7)gree
(D7)that a (G)lit tle jazz bird is the (D7)on ly kind of bird to (G)be!
(D7)I’m a (G)lit tle jazz bird, and I’m (D7)tell ing you to be one, (G7)too,
(D7)for a (G)lit tle jazz bird is in (D7)heav en when it’s sing ing (Bm)“blue.”
I say it with re gret,
but you’re out of (G)date;
you ain’t heard noth ing yet,
(Em)till you syn (A9)co (D7)pate.
(D7)When the (G)go ing is rough you will (D7)find your trou bles all have (G7)flown,
(D7)if you (G)war ble your stuff like the (D7)moan ing of a sax o (G)phone.
Just (Em)try my (Am)rec i pe,
and I’m sure you’ll a (B7)gree
(D7)that a (G)lit tle jazz bird is the (D7)on ly kind of bird to (G)be!
(D7)I’m a (G)be!
Little Jazz Bird — Simple Sheet Music
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"Little Jazz Bird" 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 G, 100 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 “Little Jazz Bird”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Little Jazz Bird"?
- 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 "Little Jazz Bird" by George Gershwin played in?
- Little Jazz 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 "Little Jazz Bird"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little Jazz 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 "Little Jazz Bird"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little Jazz Bird"?
- "Little Jazz Bird" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Little Jazz Bird"?
- This arrangement uses 30 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, B7, Baug, Bb7, Bm, +22 more.
- What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
- Try "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?", "Prelude No.1". 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 "Little Jazz Bird". Key of G, 100 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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