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Cage The Songbird

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VERSE 1
A            G
Sober in the morning light
D
Things look so much different
            A      A    E
To how they looked last night
A                         G
A pale face pressed to an unmade bed
     D                            A
Like flags of many nations flying high above her head
VERSE 2
A             E
The cellophane still on the flowers
G                         D
The telegram still in her hand
A                G
As whispers circulate all day
      D                               A
Their back-stage baby princess passed away
CHORUS
        C#m          G#m
And you can cage the songbird
    Bm                 F#m
But you can't make her sing
        C#m          G#m
And you can trap the free bird
           Bm               F#m
But you'll have to clip her wings
              E           E7   E        E7
`Cause she'll soar like a hawk when she flies
E          D                  E        A
But she'll dive like an eagle when she dies
G     D    D  A
Ooh!  ooh!
VERSE 3
A           G
Promises of no more lies
     D
Fell flat upon an empty stage
           A        E
Before the audience arrived
A                       G
A return in time to the cheaper seats
                    D
She never knew what lay beneath
                           A
Just a dated handbill they found between the sheets
VERSE 4
A                   E
Let down before the final curtain
G                             D
A shallow heart that left her cold
A                 G
She left in rouge upon the mirror
          D                    A
A circled kiss to the faithful fans who'd miss her
(CHORUS)
A     G     D     A
Ooh!  ooh!  ooh!

Cage The Songbird chords and lyrics

Free chords for Cage The Songbird by Elton John. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

VERSE 1
VERSE 2
CHORUS
VERSE 3
VERSE 4
(CHORUS)

Cage The Songbird Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Cage The Songbird by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cage The Songbird chords”, “Cage The Songbird guitar chords”, or “Elton John Cage The 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 Cage The Songbird chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cage The Songbird lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, G, D, E, C#m, G#m.

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Can I transpose "Cage The Songbird" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cage The Songbird"?

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

Is "Cage The Songbird" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cage The Songbird" by Elton John with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Elton John below.

What key is "Cage The Songbird" in?

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