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Eagle When She Flies

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Eagle When She Flies
Capo 2nd Fret
Intro:
D    G
D    G
DShe’s been there, God knows she’s been there
She has sGeen and done it Emall
She’s a wAoman, she knows how to dish it Gout or take it aDll
DHer heart’s as soft as feathers
Still she weGathers stormy skies
And sDhe’s a sGparrow wAhen she’s DbrokGen
But she’s an eDagle wA7hen she flDies
DA kaleidoscope of colors
You can Gtoss her around and arEmound
You can Akeep her in your vision, but you’ll Gnever keep her Ddown
DShe’s a lover, she’s a mother
She’s a Gfriend, and she’s a wife
And sDhe’s a sGparrow wAhen she’s DbrokGen
But she’s an eDagle wA7hen she flDies
Bridge:
GAentle Das the sGweet magnDolia
Strong as Gsteel, her faith and Dpride
AShe’s an DeverlGasting Dshoulder
She’s the Eleaning post in A7life
She hurts dDeep, and wGhen she wDeeps
She’s just as fBmragile as a cGhild
And sDhe’s a sGparrow wAhen she’s DbrokGen
But she’s an eDagle wA7hen she flDiesG  
And sDhe’s a sGparrow wAhen she’s DbrokGen
But she’s an eDagle wA7hen she flDies, oh bGless her Lord
She’s an Deagle A7when she fDliesG  D  

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The story behind the song

This song was written with the film Steel Magnolias in mind, inspiring the line "Gentle as the sweet magnolia, strong as steel, her faith and pride." It's a tribute to the strength and delicate nature of women, exploring the balance between grace and resilience. Dolly Parton herself considers it one of her best songs, and it has been described as a soaring yet delicate feminist anthem. Playing it feels like embodying that quiet power and enduring spirit.

AI-written from these sources:Eagle When She Flies (song) — Wikipedia ↗Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Eagle When She Flies

by Dolly Parton

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Eagle When She Flies

Capo 2nd Fret

Intro:

D G

She’s been there, God knows she’s been there

G Em

She has seen and done it all

A G D

She’s a woman, she knows how to dish it out or take it all

Her heart’s as soft as feathers

Still she weathers stormy skies

D G A D G

And she’s a sparrow when she’s broken

D A7 D

But she’s an eagle when she flies

A kaleidoscope of colors

G Em

You can toss her around and around

A G D

You can keep her in your vision, but you’ll never keep her down

She’s a lover, she’s a mother

She’s a friend, and she’s a wife

D G A D G

And she’s a sparrow when she’s broken

D A7 D

But she’s an eagle when she flies

Bridge:

A D G D

Gentle as the sweet magnolia

G D

Strong as steel, her faith and pride

A D G D

She’s an everlasting shoulder

E A7

She’s the leaning post in life

D G D

She hurts deep, and when she weeps

Bm G

She’s just as fragile as a child

D G A D G

And she’s a sparrow when she’s broken

D A7 D G

But she’s an eagle when she flies

D G A D G

And she’s a sparrow when she’s broken

D A7 D G

But she’s an eagle when she flies, oh bless her Lord

D A7 D G D

She’s an eagle when she flies

About Eagle When She Flies Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Eagle When She Flies by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Eagle When She Flies chords”, “Eagle When She Flies guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Eagle When She Flies 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 Eagle When She Flies chords and for experienced players who want accurate Eagle When She Flies lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Em, A, A7, E.

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The chords for "Eagle When She Flies" show the original chord names (including D, G, Em, A, A7, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.