Chordyes

Blackbird

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Blackbird by Gregory Porter

Intro
| C | Cmaj7 | C | Cmaj7 |
| C | Cmaj7 | C | Cmaj7 |

Verse 1
CBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Cmaj7Night
FTake These Broken CWings, Learn To FmFly
CAll Your Fmaj7Life
FYou Were Only Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To ACrise   C​

Verse 2
CBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Cmaj7Night
FTake These Sunken CEyes, Learn To FmSee  Ab​
CAll Your Fmaj7Life
FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To Be CFree

Chorus
BbBlackFmaj7bird Fly,C   BbBlackFmaj7bird Fly,C​
CInto The Light Of A Dark Black EbNight D  Dbmaj7​

Break
 C   Cmaj7       C   Cmaj7       Woh!

Verse 3
CBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Cmaj7Night
FTake These Broken CWings And Oh FmLearn To Fly
CAll Your Fmaj7Life
FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To ACrise   OhCmaj7 Yeah!

Verse 4
CBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Cmaj7Night
Well Now FTake These CSunken Eyes And FmLearn To See
CAll Your Fmaj7Life
FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To Be CFree  Cmaj7 Yeah!

Interlude
| C       | C         | F    | Am F  |
| G Fmaj7 | Fmaj7 D   | G7 C |
| C       | C         | F    | Am F  |
| C Fmaj7 | Fmaj7 Dm7 | G7 C |
 C         Cmaj7           C     MCmaj7h, Mh ,Mh

Verse 1
CBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Cmaj7Night
FTake These Broken CWings, Learn To FmFly
CAll Your Fmaj7Life
FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To ACrise   Cmaj7​

Verse 2
CBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Cmaj7Night
FTake These Sunken CEyes, Learn To FmSee  Ab​
CAll Your Fmaj7Life
FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To Be CFree

Coda
Oh, FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To Be CFree
Nanana, FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To Be CFree
Go Ahead And FFly! C   Dm   Wo'Go'Coh! Blackbird Fly C  Dm   Wo'Go'Coh!
FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, Wo'Go'Coh!
FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment To Be CFree
FYou Were COnly Dm7Waiting, For This GMoment... FTo Be CFree
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FAQ

What are the chords for Blackbird?

The chords for Blackbird are: C, Cmaj7, F, Fm, Fmaj7, Dm7, G, Ab, Bb, Eb, D, Dbmaj7

What is the original key of Blackbird?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Blackbird?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Blackbird in another key?

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

Can Blackbird be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Blackbird on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Blackbird?

Blackbird uses 12 chords: C, Cmaj7, F, Fm, Fmaj7, Dm7, G, Ab, Bb, Eb, D, Dbmaj7

What is the easiest way to play Blackbird?

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 Blackbird released in?

Blackbird was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Blackbird?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Blackbird 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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