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When Blackbirds Fly

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for When Blackbirds Fly by Michael Frank in the key of C

Instruments
  C   C   G   G
  Fsus2   Fsus2
  C Fsus2   Fsus2
  C Fsus2   Fsus2

Verse 1
When BlackbirCds Fly They Leave Their Lovers CBehind Them                 G                 G​
It's No CSurprise If You're Looking For FaulCts You Can Find Them                  G              G​

Hook 1
Let's FlFsus2/Cy Away So       Fsus2/CHigh Away From Here    C    C​
Where The Air And The Water's Clear                G​
 YGou Can Make Bread And I'll Make Beer      Fsus2/C             Fsus2/C​
Let's FlFsus2/Cy Away   IFsus2/Cnto The Sky Full Of StarsC​
We'll SwiCm In The Rivers On Mars           G​
Bring Your DulcimerG I'll Bring My GuitarFsus2/C                Fsus2/C​

Instruments
  C   C   G   G
  Fsus2/C   Fsus2/C   C   Fsus2/C

Verse 2
When BlackbirCds Laugh It's Not Because They'Cve Been Drinking                         G            G​
You're Here ICn My Bed But You Still Haven't Said CWhat You're Thinking                         G              G​

Hook 2
Let's FlFsus2/Cy Away So       Fsus2/CHigh Away From Here   C    C​
Into The Stratosphere       G​
 YGou Can Make Bread And I'll Make Beer      Fsus2/C             Fsus2/C​
Let's FlyFsus2/C Away   InFsus2/Cto The Sky Full Of Stars     C​
We'll MakeC Some Babies On Mars               G​
 Play Your DulcimeGr I'll Play My GuitaFsus2/Cr               Fsus2/C​

Verse 3
When BlackCbirds Die They Fall From The Sky TChey Are Winging                          G          G​
We Take CSo Long To Remember The SongC We Were Singing                        G            G​

Hook 3
Let's FlFsus2/Cy Away So       Fsus2/CHigh Away From Here    C    C​
Where The Air And The Water's Clear                G​
 YGou Can Make Bread And I'll Make Beer      Fsus2             Fsus2​
Let's FlFsus2/Cy Away   IFsus2/Cnto The Sky Full Of StarsC​
Be The Adam AnCd Eve Of Mars             G​
With Your Dulcimer GAnd My Guitar        Fsus2/C          Fsus2/C​

Ending [Fade]
  C   C   G   G
  Fsus2/C   Fsus2/C
  C Fsus2/C   Fsus2/C
  C Fsus2/C   Fsus2/C
Also available in: A (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for When Blackbirds Fly?

The chords for When Blackbirds Fly are: C, G, Fsus2, Fsus2/C

What is the original key of When Blackbirds Fly?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing When Blackbirds Fly?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play When Blackbirds Fly in another key?

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

Can When Blackbirds Fly be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play When Blackbirds Fly on ukulele?

Chord When Blackbirds Fly can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in When Blackbirds Fly?

When Blackbirds Fly uses 4 chords: C, G, Fsus2, Fsus2/C

What is the easiest way to play When Blackbirds Fly?

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 When Blackbirds Fly released in?

When Blackbirds Fly was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for When Blackbirds Fly?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch When Blackbirds Fly 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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