Yellow Bird

by Irving Burgie
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(F)Yel

(Fdim)low (F)bird,

(F#dim)up (Gm7)high in ba (C7)na na (F)tree.

Yel

(Fdim)low (F)bird,

(F#dim)you (Gm7)sit all a (C7)lone like (F)me.

(Bb6)Did your la dy frien’ (F)leave de nest a gain?

(C7)Dat is ver y sad, (F)make me feel so bad.

(Bb6)You can fly a way, (F)in the sky a way.

You more luck y (C7)dan (F)me!

(F)I al so have a (Gm7)pret ty gal,

(C7)She not with me to (F)day.

Dey all de same, de (Gm7)pret ty gal,

make dem de nest, den dey (C7)fly a (F)way!

(F)Yel

(Fdim)low (F)bird,

(F#dim)up (Gm7)high in ba (C7)na na (F)tree.

Yel

(Fdim)low (F)bird,

(F#dim)you (Gm7)sit all a (C7)lone like (F)me.

(Bb6)Bet ter fly a way (F)in de sky a way.

(C7)Pick er com in’ soon, (F)pick from night to noon.

(Bb6)Black an’ yel low you, (F)like ba na na too.

Dey might pick you (C7)some (F)day!

(F)Wish dat I was a (Gm7)yel low bird,

(C7)I fly a way with (F)you.

But I am not a (Gm7)yel low bird,

so here I sit, noth in’ (C7)else to (F)way!

(F)do!

Yel

(Fdim)low (F)bird.

Yel

(Fdim)low (F)bird.

Yel

(E)low

(F)bird.

Yellow Bird β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Yellow Bird" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œYellow Bird”

Why does "Yellow Bird" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Yellow Bird".
What key is "Yellow Bird" by Irving Burgie played in?
Yellow Bird is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Yellow Bird"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yellow Bird" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Yellow Bird"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yellow Bird"?
"Yellow Bird" was originally performed by Irving Burgie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Yellow Bird"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb6, C7, E, F, F#dim, Fdim, Gm7.
Is this real sheet music for "Yellow Bird"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Yellow Bird".
Can I see all the notes in "Yellow Bird"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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