Other arrangements of Snowbird
Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Snowbird" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 140 BPM.
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.
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About “Snowbird”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Snowbird" 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. "Snowbird" is in C.
- What key is "Snowbird" by Anne Murray played in?
- Snowbird 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 "Snowbird"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Snowbird" 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 "Snowbird"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Snowbird"?
- "Snowbird" was originally performed by Anne Murray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Snowbird"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, G7.
- What other songs by Anne Murray can I play here?
- Try "YOU NEEDED ME", "Could I Have This Dance", "You Needed Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Snowbird" 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. "Snowbird" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.
- What chords are in "Snowbird"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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