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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Yellow Bird" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Yellow Bird" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Yellow Bird" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Yellow Bird"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Yellow Bird" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Yellow Bird"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Yellow Bird" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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