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Beautiful Birds

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Beautiful Birds
Notes:
D is played as a Dadd4 
On "Eye" "Summer Sun" "Spring" and "Cage" there is a normal D
Dadd2(add4) Or also, like a C on the third Freat
e|--0----------|
B|--3----------|
G|--0----------|
D|--4----------|
A|--5----------|
E|--0----------|
Chords used are:  Em   C   D   G  Am  
[Intro]
Em C D G
Em C D G
[Verse 1]
Do you rEmemember when we wCere two bDeautiful birds Gwe would
lEmight up the skCy as we flDy,
You were Emorange in red Clike the sDun when it setGs,
I was gAmreen as an apple's eyDe
YEmou said you lovCed all the sonDgs that I siGng 
like Emnothing you’d evCer heaDrd
And said EmI loveCd you with aDll of my hGeart, When,
CWe were two bDeautiful biGrds
[Interlude]
Em C D G
[Verse 2]
reEmmember when we wCere two bDeautiful biGrds?
we would sEming when the mCorning will cDome,
You are sEmilver and blue Clike the mDoon when it’s neGw
I was gAmold as a summer suDn,
EmBut one day you asCked for a diDfferent sonGg,
OEmne that I just cCouldn’t singD,
I got the mEmelody sharp aCnd the wDords all wrongG,
  AmThose were the last days of spriDng,
  AmTo build a nest we pecked fEmeathers from our cDhests,
Like a bGook tearing out every paDge,
AmWe weren't to know that these fEmeathers will Dgrow
GInto a beautiful cageD  
[Outro]
Em C D G
Em C D G
Em C D G
Em C D G
Em C D G

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Beautiful Birds" comes from an album inspired by the panoramic landscapes of New Zealand and Iceland, weaving together themes of relationships and the passing of time. This particular song, like others from the album, aims to be both personal and universal in its emotional scope. It's an invitation to explore the beauty and fragility of connection against a vast, natural backdrop.

AI-written from these sources:Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea — Wikipedia ↗Passenger (singer) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Beautiful Birds

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Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Beautiful Birds

Notes:

D is played as a Dadd4

On "Eye" "Summer Sun" "Spring" and "Cage" there is a normal D

Dadd2(add4) Or also, like a C on the third Freat

e|--0----------|

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

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

D|--4----------|

A|--5----------|

E|--0----------|

Em C D G Am

Chords used are:

[Intro]

Em C D G

[Verse 1]

Em C D G

Do you remember when we were two beautiful birds we would

Em C D

light up the sky as we fly,

Em C D G

You were orange in red like the sun when it sets,

Am D

I was green as an apple's eye

Em C D G

You said you loved all the songs that I sing

Em C D

like nothing you’d ever heard

Em C D G

And said I loved you with all of my heart, When,

C D G

We were two beautiful birds

[Interlude]

Em C D G

[Verse 2]

Em C D G

remember when we were two beautiful birds?

Em C D

we would sing when the morning will come,

Em C D G

You are silver and blue like the moon when it’s new

Am D

I was gold as a summer sun,

Em C D G

But one day you asked for a different song,

Em C D

One that I just couldn’t sing,

Em C D G

I got the melody sharp and the words all wrong,

Am D

Those were the last days of spring,

Am Em D

To build a nest we pecked feathers from our chests,

G D

Like a book tearing out every page,

Am Em D

We weren't to know that these feathers will grow

G D

Into a beautiful cage

[Outro]

Em C D G

About Beautiful Birds Chords by Passenger

Learn how to play Beautiful Birds by Passenger with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Beautiful Birds chords”, “Beautiful Birds guitar chords”, or “Passenger Beautiful Birds 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 Beautiful Birds chords and for experienced players who want accurate Beautiful Birds lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C, B, G, A, E.

FAQ — Beautiful Birds by Passenger

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What key is "Beautiful Birds" in?

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