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Snowbird

Elvis Presley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Snowbird by Elvis Presley in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
BeneathD This Snowy Mantle Cold AF#mnd Clean The Unborn Grass LEmies Waiting FA7or Its Coat To
Turn To Green ThDe Snowbird Sings A Song He Always Sings AnF#md Speaks To Me Of FlowerEms            A7​
That Will Bloom Again In Spring            D​

Verse 2
When I WasD Young My Heart Was Young TF#mhen Too Anything That It Would TEmell Me,A7 That's
The Thing That I Would Do But Now I DFeel Such Emptiness Within For The ThF#ming That I Want Em                   A7​
Most In Life Is The Thing I Can't Win            D​

Hook
SpreaDd Your Tiny Wings And F#mFly Away And Take ThEme Snow Back WitA7h You Where It
Came From On That Day The One ID Love Forever Is Untrue And IfF#m I Could You EmKnow           A7​
That I Would Fly Away With YDou

Verse 3
The BreezDe Along The River Seems TF#mo Say That She'll OnlEmy Break My Heart AgaiA7n Should I
Decide To Stay So DLittle Snowbird Take Me With You When You F#mGo To That Land Of Gentle   Em             A7​
Breezes Where The Peaceful Waters Flow                     D​
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Snowbird?

The chords for Snowbird are: D, F#m, Em, A7

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: D, F#m, Em, A7

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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