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Blackbird

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

Intro
| D | Dmaj7 | D | Dmaj7 |
| D | Dmaj7 | D | Dmaj7 |

Verse 1
DBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Dmaj7Night
GTake These Broken DWings, Learn To GmFly
DAll Your Gmaj7Life
GYou Were Only Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To ADrise   D​

Verse 2
DBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Dmaj7Night
GTake These Sunken DEyes, Learn To GmSee  A#​
DAll Your Gmaj7Life
GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To Be DFree

Chorus
CBlacGmaj7kbird FlyD,  C BlaGmaj7ckbird FlDy,
DInto The Light Of A Dark Black FNightE  D#maj7​

Break
 D   Dmaj7       D   Dmaj7       Woh!

Verse 3
DBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Dmaj7Night
GTake These Broken DWings And Oh GmLearn To Fly
DAll Your Gmaj7Life
GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To ADrise   OhDmaj7 Yeah!

Verse 4
DBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Dmaj7Night
Well Now GTake These DSunken Eyes And GmLearn To See
DAll Your Gmaj7Life
GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To Be DFree  Dmaj7 Yeah!

Interlude
| D       | D         | G    | Bm G  |
| A Gmaj7 | Gmaj7 E   | A7 D |
| D       | D         | G    | Bm G  |
| D Gmaj7 | Gmaj7 Em7 | A7 D |
 D         Dmaj7           D     MDmaj7h, Mh ,Mh

Verse 1
DBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Dmaj7Night
GTake These Broken DWings, Learn To GmFly
DAll Your Gmaj7Life
GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To ADrise   Dmaj7​

Verse 2
DBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Dmaj7Night
GTake These Sunken DEyes, Learn To GmSee  A#​
DAll Your Gmaj7Life
GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To Be DFree

Coda
Oh, GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To Be DFree
Nanana, GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To Be DFree
Go Ahead And GFly! D   Em   Wo'Ao'Doh! Blackbird Fly D  Em   Wo'Ao'Doh!
GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, Wo'Ao'Doh!
GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment To Be DFree
GYou Were DOnly Em7Waiting, For This AMoment... GTo Be DFree
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Blackbird?

The chords for Blackbird are: D, Dmaj7, G, Gm, Gmaj7, Em7, A, A#, C, F, E, D#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: D, Dmaj7, G, Gm, Gmaj7, Em7, A, A#, C, F, E, D#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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