Other arrangements of Yellow Bird
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Yellow Bird" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Yellow Bird" 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. "Yellow Bird" is in Bb.
- 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 — 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.
- Does "Yellow Bird" 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. "Yellow Bird" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Yellow Bird"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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