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Blackbird

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

Intro
| G | Gmaj7 | G | Gmaj7 |
| G | Gmaj7 | G | Gmaj7 |

Verse 1
GBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Gmaj7Night
CTake These Broken GWings, Learn To CmFly
GAll Your Cmaj7Life
CYou Were Only Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To AGrise   G​

Verse 2
GBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Gmaj7Night
CTake These Sunken GEyes, Learn To CmSee  D#​
GAll Your Cmaj7Life
CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To Be GFree

Chorus
FBlacCmaj7kbird FlyG,  F BlaCmaj7ckbird FlGy,
GInto The Light Of A Dark Black A#Night A  G#maj7​

Break
 G   Gmaj7       G   Gmaj7       Woh!

Verse 3
GBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Gmaj7Night
CTake These Broken GWings And Oh CmLearn To Fly
GAll Your Cmaj7Life
CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To AGrise   OhGmaj7 Yeah!

Verse 4
GBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Gmaj7Night
Well Now CTake These GSunken Eyes And CmLearn To See
GAll Your Cmaj7Life
CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To Be GFree  Gmaj7 Yeah!

Interlude
| G       | G         | C    | Em C  |
| D Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 A   | D7 G |
| G       | G         | C    | Em C  |
| G Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 Am7 | D7 G |
 G         Gmaj7           G     MGmaj7h, Mh ,Mh

Verse 1
GBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Gmaj7Night
CTake These Broken GWings, Learn To CmFly
GAll Your Cmaj7Life
CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To AGrise   Gmaj7​

Verse 2
GBlackbird Singing In The Dead Of Gmaj7Night
CTake These Sunken GEyes, Learn To CmSee  D#​
GAll Your Cmaj7Life
CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To Be GFree

Coda
Oh, CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To Be GFree
Nanana, CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To Be GFree
Go Ahead And CFly! G   Am   Wo'Do'Goh! Blackbird Fly G  Am   Wo'Do'Goh!
CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, Wo'Do'Goh!
CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment To Be GFree
CYou Were GOnly Am7Waiting, For This DMoment... CTo Be GFree
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Blackbird?

The chords for Blackbird are: G, Gmaj7, C, Cm, Cmaj7, Am7, D, D#, F, A#, A, G#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: G, Gmaj7, C, Cm, Cmaj7, Am7, D, D#, F, A#, A, G#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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