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Birthday Song

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AM7
     002120
F#m
     244222
Bm7
     x24232
E
       022100
F
       133211
D
       xx0232
G
       320003
C
       x32010
Cm7
     x35343
Am
      x02210
Dm
      xx0231
Dm7
     xx0211
Bm
      x24432
Verse:
AM7                          F#m
If I could say the things I feel
Bm7                 E
It wouldn’t be the same
AM7                      F#m
Some things are not spoken of
Bm7                   E
Some things have no name
AM7                        F#m
And though the words come hard to me
Bm7                     F
I’ll say them just for you
Am7                    F#m
For this is something rare for me
       Bm7       E
                  (pause)
This feeling is so new
Chorus:
        AM7                     E
You see I love the way you love me
AM7               Bm7      E
Love the way you smile at me 
   AM7           Bm7   E       AM7Bm7E
                               --
I love the way we live this life were in
Verse: (do verse chords)
Long ago I hear the song that lover sing to me 
Through the day with each new phrase I hummed that melody
And all along I love the song 
But I never learn it through ah
But since the day you came along I’ve saved it just for you
(Repeat chorus)
Bridge:
D        C            G
I don’t believe in magic 
    Cm7             Am
But I do believe in you
    Dm       Dm7         G
And when you say you believe in me 
               Am
                hold
There so much magic
Bm
 hold
 I can do
Verse: (do verse chords)
Now you see me 
Now you don’t
Watch me dive below 
Deep down in your love lake
Were sweet fish come and go
I might sink and I might drown
But death don’t mean a thing
Coz life continue right or wrong
AM7                 F#m
When I play this birthday song 
       AM7     Bm7
                pause
I’ve learned form you
     E              A
And you can’t even sing

Birthday Song chords and lyrics

Free chords for Birthday Song by James Taylor. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

AM7     002120
F#m     244222
Bm7     x24232
E       022100
F       133211
D       xx0232
G       320003
C       x32010
Cm7     x35343
Am      x02210
Dm      xx0231
Dm7     xx0211
Bm      x24432
Verse:
Chorus:
Verse: (do verse chords)
Long ago I hear the song that lover sing to me 
Through the day with each new phrase I hummed that melody
And all along I love the song 
But I never learn it through ah
But since the day you came along I’ve saved it just for you
(Repeat chorus)
Bridge:
Verse: (do verse chords)
Now you see me 
Now you don’t
Watch me dive below 
Deep down in your love lake
Were sweet fish come and go
I might sink and I might drown
But death don’t mean a thing
Coz life continue right or wrong

Birthday Song Chords by James Taylor

Learn how to play Birthday Song by James Taylor with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Birthday Song chords”, “Birthday Song guitar chords”, or “James Taylor Birthday Song 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 Birthday Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Birthday Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include AM7, F#m, Bm7, E, F, D.

Frequently asked questions about Birthday Song

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Is "Birthday Song" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Birthday Song" by James Taylor with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by James Taylor below.

What key is "Birthday Song" in?

The chords for "Birthday Song" show the original chord names (including AM7, F#m, Bm7, E, F, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.