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Blackbird

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Blackbird by Gregory Porter in the key of A

Intro
| A | Amaj7 | A | Amaj7 |
| A | Amaj7 | A | Amaj7 |

Verse 1
ABlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Amaj7Night
DTake These Broken AWings, Learn To DmFly
AAll Your Dmaj7Life
DYou Were Only Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To AArise   A​

Verse 2
ABlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Amaj7Night
DTake These Sunken AEyes, Learn To DmSee  F​
AAll Your Dmaj7Life
DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To Be AFree

Chorus
GBlacDmaj7kbird FlyA,  G BlaDmaj7ckbird FlAy,
AInto The Light Of A Dark Black CNightB  A#maj7​

Break
 A   Amaj7       A   Amaj7       Woh!

Verse 3
ABlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Amaj7Night
DTake These Broken AWings And Oh DmLearn To Fly
AAll Your Dmaj7Life
DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To AArise   OhAmaj7 Yeah!

Verse 4
ABlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Amaj7Night
Well Now DTake These ASunken Eyes And DmLearn To See
AAll Your Dmaj7Life
DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To Be AFree  Amaj7 Yeah!

Interlude
| A       | A         | D    | F#m D  |
| E Dmaj7 | Dmaj7 B   | E7 A |
| A       | A         | D    | F#m D  |
| A Dmaj7 | Dmaj7 Bm7 | E7 A |
 A         Amaj7           A     MAmaj7h, Mh ,Mh

Verse 1
ABlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Amaj7Night
DTake These Broken AWings, Learn To DmFly
AAll Your Dmaj7Life
DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To AArise   Amaj7​

Verse 2
ABlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Amaj7Night
DTake These Sunken AEyes, Learn To DmSee  F​
AAll Your Dmaj7Life
DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To Be AFree

Coda
Oh, DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To Be AFree
Nanana, DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To Be AFree
Go Ahead And DFly! A   Bm   Wo'Eo'Aoh! Blackbird Fly A  Bm   Wo'Eo'Aoh!
DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, Wo'Eo'Aoh!
DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment To Be AFree
DYou Were AOnly Bm7Waiting, For This EMoment... DTo Be AFree
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Blackbird?

The chords for Blackbird are: A, Amaj7, D, Dm, Dmaj7, Bm7, E, F, G, C, B, A#maj7

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: A, Amaj7, D, Dm, Dmaj7, Bm7, E, F, G, C, B, A#maj7

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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