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(CN.C.)If (D)you’re the bird
when ev er we pre tend it’s sum mer, then I’m the worm,
I know the part, it’s (D)such a bum mer but (G)fair done is (G)fair, then if my seg ments get (Gsus2)sep ar at ed I’ll scream kiss you
and you’ll be there.
If (D)Close your eyes,
slide the cot ton off (D)of your should er and feel the shine.
the glow in I’m dark hooked stars so (D)toss me o ver and (G)cast a line.
as love I’ll throw a par ty and room (Gsus2)greet my un der sea (Bm7)friends
as they ar rive.
You and I left our (Em7)trou bles far be hind.
But I still have just one more (C)ques tion on my mind
for all my pals who live in the (Bm7)o ceans and the seas.
With friends like these, well, who needs a en e mies?
(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da.
(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.
(D)I’m your boy,
let’s take a short cut we re mem ber and we’ll en joy
pick ing ap ples in (D)late Sep tem ber like (G)we’ve done for (G)years, then we’ll a long ments walk (Gsus2)through the corn field and I’ll kiss you
be tween the ears.
If (D)you’re my girl,
swirl a round ton your (D)room with feel ing and as we twirl,
the glow in the dark hooked stars so (D)on your cei ling will (G)shine for us
as love I’ll sweeps a o ver the room (Gsus2)greet ’cause we der to (Bm7)make
each oth er blush.
You and I left our (Em7)trou bles far be hind.
But I still have just one more (C)ques tion on my mind
for all my pals who live in the (Bm7)o ceans and the seas.
With fronds like these, well, who needs a nem o nies?
(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da.
(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da, If You’re the bird, I’m the worm and it’s plain to see
that (G)we (A)were (D)meant to be.
We were meant to (D)be.
da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da.
(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, we we’re meant to (D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da.
(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, we we’re meant to (Bm7)da, da, da, da.
We were meant to be.
The Bird And The Worm — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "The Bird And The Worm" 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 D, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Bird And The Worm”
- Can I play "The Bird And The Worm" 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 "The Bird And The Worm" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Bird And The Worm" by Owl City played in?
- The Bird And The Worm 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 "The Bird And The Worm"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Bird And The Worm" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Bird And The Worm"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Bird And The Worm"?
- "The Bird And The Worm" was originally performed by Owl City. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Bird And The Worm"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Bm, Bm6, Bm7, Bm9, C, D, D6, +5 more.
- What other songs by Owl City can I play here?
- Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Bird And The Worm"?
- 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. "The Bird And The Worm" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Bird And The Worm"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Bird And The Worm" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.