Yellow Bird

by Irving Burgie
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Lyrics

(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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Yellow Bird" by Irving Burgie in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Yellow Bird" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Yellow Bird" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Yellow Bird"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Yellow Bird" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Yellow Bird"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Yellow Bird" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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