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Eva Cassidy
Songbird
[Intro]
e|G------3/7-5\3-|Cadd9--------0-----|G------3/7-5\3-|Cadd9--------0--G---|------3/7-5Cadd9\3-|--------0-----|
B|--------------|------3---3---|--------------|------3---3---|--------------|------3---3---|
G|------0-------|----0-------0-|------0-------|----0-------0-|------0-------|----0-------0-|
D|----0---------|--2-----------|----0---------|--2-----------|----0---------|--2-----------|
A|--2-----------|3-----0-------|--2-----------|3-----0-------|--2-----------|3-----0-------|
E|3-------------|--------------|3-------------|--------------|3-------------|--------------|
[Verse]
For yCou, there'll be no Gcrying
For yCadd9ou, the Gsun will be shining
'Cause I Amfeel that when I'm Emwith you
It's Calright
I know it's Galright
[Chorus]
And the Dsongbirds keep Csinging like they know the Emscore
And I loCadd9ve you, I love you, I Dlove you
Like never Gbefore
[Instrumental]
C  C  G  G
C  C  G  G
D  C  Em
C  D  G
[Verse]
To yoCu, I would give the Gworld
To yoCadd9u, I'd nGever be cold
'Cause I Amfeel that when I'm Emwith you
It's Cadd9alright
I know it's Galright
[Chorus]
And the Dsongbirds keep Csinging like they know the Emscore
And I loCadd9ve you, I love you, I Dlove you
Like never beGforeC  
Like never beGfore
e|C--------------G----------------G---|
B|------------------------------12-|
G|----0-------------------0---0-12-|
D|--2---2---2-------0---0---0---12-| Coda Riff
A|3-------3---3---2---2------------|
E|--------------3------------------|
  Like  never before
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| /  Slide up
| \  Slide down
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All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Songbird" is a tender and heartfelt ballad, brought to life by Eva Cassidy's powerful and emotive soprano voice. This song showcases her talent for interpreting jazz, folk, and blues music, reflecting the range of her artistry. It appeared on a live album, highlighting the raw and intimate quality of her performances. Playing this song allows you to channel a feeling of pure and gentle devotion.

AI-written from these sources:Eva Cassidy — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Songbird

by Eva Cassidy

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Cadd9

Eva Cassidy

Songbird

[Intro]

G Cadd9 G Cadd9 G Cadd9

e|------3/7-5\3-|--------0-----|------3/7-5\3-|--------0-----|------3/7-5\3-|--------0-----|

B|--------------|------3---3---|--------------|------3---3---|--------------|------3---3---|

G|------0-------|----0-------0-|------0-------|----0-------0-|------0-------|----0-------0-|

D|----0---------|--2-----------|----0---------|--2-----------|----0---------|--2-----------|

A|--2-----------|3-----0-------|--2-----------|3-----0-------|--2-----------|3-----0-------|

E|3-------------|--------------|3-------------|--------------|3-------------|--------------|

[Verse]

C G

For you, there'll be no crying

Cadd9 G

For you, the sun will be shining

Am Em

'Cause I feel that when I'm with you

It's alright

I know it's alright

[Chorus]

D C Em

And the songbirds keep singing like they know the score

Cadd9 D

And I love you, I love you, I love you

Like never before

[Instrumental]

C C G G

D C Em

C D G

[Verse]

C G

To you, I would give the world

Cadd9 G

To you, I'd never be cold

Am Em

'Cause I feel that when I'm with you

Cadd9

It's alright

I know it's alright

[Chorus]

D C Em

And the songbirds keep singing like they know the score

Cadd9 D

And I love you, I love you, I love you

G C

Like never before

C G G

e|---------------------------------|

B|------------------------------12-|

G|----0-------------------0---0-12-|

D|--2---2---2-------0---0---0---12-| Coda Riff

A|3-------3---3---2---2------------|

E|--------------3------------------|

Like never before

************************************

| / Slide up

| \ Slide down

************************************

About Songbird Chords by Eva Cassidy

Learn how to play Songbird by Eva Cassidy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Songbird chords”, “Songbird guitar chords”, or “Eva Cassidy Songbird chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Songbird chords and for experienced players who want accurate Songbird lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Cadd9, B, D, A, E.

FAQ — Songbird by Eva Cassidy

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Is "Songbird" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Songbird" in?

The chords for "Songbird" show the original chord names (including G, Cadd9, B, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.