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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Yellow Bird" by Irving Burgie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Yellow Bird”
- What key is "Yellow Bird" by Irving Burgie played in?
- Yellow Bird is arranged in the key of F 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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Yellow Bird"?
- Yes — 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 there a karaoke version of "Yellow Bird" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Yellow Bird" by Irving Burgie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Yellow Bird" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Yellow Bird" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.