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When Blackbirds Fly

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

Instruments
  E   E   B   B
  Asus2   Asus2
  E Asus2   Asus2
  E Asus2   Asus2

Verse 1
When BlackbirEds Fly They Leave Their Lovers EBehind Them                 B                 B​
It's No ESurprise If You're Looking For FaulEts You Can Find Them                  B              B​

Hook 1
Let's FlAsus2/Ey Away So       Asus2/EHigh Away From Here    E    E​
Where The Air And The Water's Clear                B​
 YBou Can Make Bread And I'll Make Beer      Asus2/E             Asus2/E​
Let's FlAsus2/Ey Away   IAsus2/Ento The Sky Full Of StarsE​
We'll SwiEm In The Rivers On Mars           B​
Bring Your DulcimerB I'll Bring My GuitarAsus2/E                Asus2/E​

Instruments
  E   E   B   B
  Asus2/E   Asus2/E   E   Asus2/E

Verse 2
When BlackbirEds Laugh It's Not Because They'Eve Been Drinking                         B            B​
You're Here IEn My Bed But You Still Haven't Said EWhat You're Thinking                         B              B​

Hook 2
Let's FlAsus2/Ey Away So       Asus2/EHigh Away From Here   E    E​
Into The Stratosphere       B​
 YBou Can Make Bread And I'll Make Beer      Asus2/E             Asus2/E​
Let's FlyAsus2/E Away   InAsus2/Eto The Sky Full Of Stars     E​
We'll MakeE Some Babies On Mars               B​
 Play Your DulcimeBr I'll Play My GuitaAsus2/Er               Asus2/E​

Verse 3
When BlackEbirds Die They Fall From The Sky TEhey Are Winging                          B          B​
We Take ESo Long To Remember The SongE We Were Singing                        B            B​

Hook 3
Let's FlAsus2/Ey Away So       Asus2/EHigh Away From Here    E    E​
Where The Air And The Water's Clear                B​
 YBou Can Make Bread And I'll Make Beer      Asus2             Asus2​
Let's FlAsus2/Ey Away   IAsus2/Ento The Sky Full Of StarsE​
Be The Adam AnEd Eve Of Mars             B​
With Your Dulcimer BAnd My Guitar        Asus2/E          Asus2/E​

Ending [Fade]
  E   E   B   B
  Asus2/E   Asus2/E
  E Asus2/E   Asus2/E
  E Asus2/E   Asus2/E
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for When Blackbirds Fly?

The chords for When Blackbirds Fly are: E, B, Asus2, Asus2/E

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: E, B, Asus2, Asus2/E

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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