Now playing

Nightbirds

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Amajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse 1]
AFeathers and Efurs DnightAbirds
DOnly come Aout after Edark
AHear 'em all Esingin' DnightAbirds
DCrying like Ano meadowElark
[Verse 2]
AVelvet and Epearls Dmausoleum Agirls
DLeathery Ajacketed Eboys
AOut on a Elimb at the Dend of the Abar
DShunned from the Aisland of Ejoy
[Chorus]
GWaiting for the silver moon to come
And set ya Afree
GWaiting for the silver door to swing Awide
ALike a jailbird's dream, dream
[Verse 3]
APowder and Egloves Dnight Adoves
DOnly come Aout after Ehours
AThick with Eperfume by the Dlight of the Atomb
DFresh as a Afuneral Eflower
[Chorus]
GWaiting for the silver moon to come and set ya Afree
GWaiting for the silver door to swing Awide
ALike a jailbird's dream
[Outro]
AFeathers and Efurs DnightAbirds
DOnly come Aout after Edark
AHear 'em all Esingin' DnightAbirds
DCrying like Ano meadowElark

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Nightbirds

by Grant-Lee Phillips

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

A E D A

Feathers and furs nightbirds

D A E

Only come out after dark

A E D A

Hear 'em all singin' nightbirds

D A E

Crying like no meadowlark

[Verse 2]

A E D A

Velvet and pearls mausoleum girls

D A E

Leathery jacketed boys

A E D A

Out on a limb at the end of the bar

D A E

Shunned from the island of joy

[Chorus]

Waiting for the silver moon to come

And set ya free

G A

Waiting for the silver door to swing wide

Like a jailbird's dream, dream

[Verse 3]

A E D A

Powder and gloves night doves

D A E

Only come out after hours

A E D A

Thick with perfume by the light of the tomb

D A E

Fresh as a funeral flower

[Chorus]

G A

Waiting for the silver moon to come and set ya free

G A

Waiting for the silver door to swing wide

Like a jailbird's dream

[Outro]

A E D A

Feathers and furs nightbirds

D A E

Only come out after dark

A E D A

Hear 'em all singin' nightbirds

D A E

Crying like no meadowlark

About Nightbirds Chords by Grant-Lee Phillips

Learn how to play Nightbirds by Grant-Lee Phillips with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Nightbirds chords”, “Nightbirds guitar chords”, or “Grant-Lee Phillips Nightbirds 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 Nightbirds chords and for experienced players who want accurate Nightbirds lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, D, G.

FAQ — Nightbirds by Grant-Lee Phillips

How do I play "Nightbirds" by Grant-Lee Phillips on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Nightbirds" by Grant-Lee Phillips on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Nightbirds" by Grant-Lee Phillips free?

Yes. The chords for "Nightbirds" by Grant-Lee Phillips are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Nightbirds" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Nightbirds" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Nightbirds"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Nightbirds" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Nightbirds" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Nightbirds" by Grant-Lee Phillips with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Grant-Lee Phillips below.

What key is "Nightbirds" in?

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