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Birds

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Birds chords *
G C  G C
GLover, there will be aCnother one
Who'll Ghover, over you beCneath the sun
ToGmorrow, see the things that Cnever come;
toGday  C  G  
When you see me Cfly aGway withBmout you;   
CShadow on the Gthings you Bmknow 
CFeathers Gfall aBmround you;
And Amshow you the Cway to Dgo
It's Cover;  Git's G7oveCr
GNestled, in your wings, my Clittle one
Is Gspecial, morning brings aCnother sun
ToGmorrow, see the things that Cnever come;
toGdayC  G  
When you see me Cfly aGway withBmout you;   
CShadow on the Gthings you Bmknow 
CFeathers Gfall aBmround you;
And Amshow you the Cway to Dgo
It's Cover;  Git's G7oveCr
G
Capo III
  G= E  
  C= A  
 Bm= Abm  
 Am= F#m  
  D= B  
 D7= B7  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
  G= D  
  C= G  
 Bm= F#m  
 Am= Em  
  D= A  
 D7= A7  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
  G= A  
  C= D  
 Bm= C#m  
 Am= Bm  
  D= E  
 D7= D7  

All chords in this song (16)

The story behind the song

Neil Young is known for his deeply personal lyrics and signature high tenor singing voice, often blending folk, rock, and country. This song, "Birds," fits into his extensive career as a singer-songwriter and musician. It offers a glimpse into his world, where he frequently plays piano and harmonica alongside his distinctive guitar work. At its heart, the song feels like a gentle reflection, carrying the emotional weight often found in his compositions.

AI-written from these sources:Neil Young — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Birds

by Neil Young

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Abm

F#m

C#m

Birds chords *

G C G C

G C

Lover, there will be another one

G C

Who'll hover, over you beneath the sun

G C

Tomorrow, see the things that never come;

G C G

today

C G Bm

When you see me fly away without you;

C G Bm

Shadow on the things you know

C G Bm

Feathers fall around you;

Am C D

And show you the way to go

C G G7 C

It's over; it's over

G C

Nestled, in your wings, my little one

G C

Is special, morning brings another sun

G C

Tomorrow, see the things that never come;

G C G

today

C G Bm

When you see me fly away without you;

C G Bm

Shadow on the things you know

C G Bm

Feathers fall around you;

Am C D

And show you the way to go

C G G7 C

It's over; it's over

Capo III

G E

C A

Bm Abm

Am F#m

D B

D7 B7

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

G D

C G

Bm F#m

Am Em

D A

D7 A7

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

G A

C D

Bm C#m

Am Bm

D E

D7 D7

About Birds Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play Birds by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Birds chords”, “Birds guitar chords”, or “Neil Young 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 Birds chords and for experienced players who want accurate Birds lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, Bm, Am, D, G7.

FAQ — Birds by Neil Young

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What key is "Birds" in?

The chords for "Birds" show the original chord names (including G, C, Bm, Am, D, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.