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Snowbird

Elvis Presley

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Snowbird by Elvis Presley

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
BeneathC This Snowy Mantle Cold AEmnd Clean The Unborn Grass DmLies Waiting G7For Its Coat To
Turn To Green ThCe Snowbird Sings A Song He Always Sings AnEmd Speaks To Me Of FloweDmrs           G7​
That Will Bloom Again In Spring            C​

Verse 2
When I WasC Young My Heart Was Young TEmhen Too Anything That It Would DmTell MeG7, That's
The Thing That I Would Do But Now I CFeel Such Emptiness Within For The ThEming That I WantDm                   G7​
Most In Life Is The Thing I Can't Win            C​

Hook
SpreaCd Your Tiny Wings And EmFly Away And Take TDmhe Snow Back WiG7th You Where It
Came From On That Day The One IC Love Forever Is Untrue And IfEm I Could YouDm Know          G7​
That I Would Fly Away With YCou

Verse 3
The BreezCe Along The River Seems TEmo Say That She'll OnDmly Break My Heart AgaG7in Should I
Decide To Stay So CLittle Snowbird Take Me With You When You EmGo To That Land Of Gentle  Dm             G7​
Breezes Where The Peaceful Waters Flow                     C​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Snowbird?

The chords for Snowbird are: C, Em, Dm, G7

What is the original key of Snowbird?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Snowbird?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Snowbird in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Snowbird be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Snowbird on ukulele?

Chord Snowbird can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Snowbird?

Snowbird uses 4 chords: C, Em, Dm, G7

What is the easiest way to play Snowbird?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Snowbird released in?

Snowbird was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Snowbird?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Snowbird to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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