Snowbird

by Anne Murray
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Be (C)neath this snow y (Em)man tle cold and (Dm)clean

and an the (G7)un born grass lies wait ing for its coat to turn to (C)green.

So

lit The snow bird sings the (Em)song he al ways (Dm)sings

for and (G7)speaks to me of flow ers that will the bloom a gain in (C)spring.

When (C)I was young my (Em)heart was young then, (Dm)way

that he’ll y (G7)thing that it would tell me that’s the thing that I would (C)do.

So

lit But now I feel such (Em)emp ti ness with (Dm)in,

to and (G7)thing I want the most in life would the thing that I can’t (C)win.

The (C)flow.

Yeah, (G7)if I could you know that I would (F)fly

a way with (C)you.

Snowbird by Anne Murray

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with smooth, flowing chord transitions in your left hand — you'll cycle through six chords (C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, and G7), and the octave bass pattern gives your left hand a steady, rocking motion that really suits the peaceful feel of the piece.

At 140 BPM it moves along briskly, so I'd suggest starting at about half tempo and getting comfortable with the Dm to Dm7 shift first — it's subtle (just one note changes) but easy to fumble if you're not expecting it.

The right-hand melody is vocal and singable, mostly stepwise, so sight-reading it should feel natural.

Your trickiest moment will likely be the jump from G7 back to C, especially at speed — loop that two-bar transition until it's automatic.

Practice hands separately for the first few run-throughs, then combine once your left hand's octave pattern feels like autopilot.

This is the kind of song that really cements your ability to keep a steady bass groove while a melody floats on top, and once that clicks, you'll carry it into everything else you play.

About “Snowbird

What key is "Snowbird" in?
"Snowbird" by Anne Murray is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Snowbird" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Snowbird" 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.
What chords are used in "Snowbird"?
This arrangement of "Snowbird" uses 6 chords: C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Snowbird" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Anne Murray can I play here?
Try "YOU NEEDED ME", "Could I Have This Dance", "You Needed Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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