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Jailbird

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C
=x32010
F
=133211
C9
(11)=355433
standard tuning. i toook it eassy cause its my first tab so cut me a little slack 
here.  good luck. have fun with it
C
Jailbird jailbird singing through the wires
F
Cuz his cage is closed and he's stuck inside
C                                               F
so "Who's gonna hear my 'help me help me' now?"
C                                               F        C9
                                                         (11)
yeah "Who's gonna hear my 'help me help me' now?"
C
Hangman hangman knocking on the door
F
Says "Heaven can't wait to have you no more
C                                            F
So who's gonna hear your 'help me help me' now?
C
yeah who's gonna hear your 'help me help me' now?
C
...'better go find another best friend somehow'."
play during solo:
C F C F C F C9
            (11)
C
"Angel angel coming for me now
F
On eagles' wings down through the clouds
C                                         F
Save my soul 'fore they lay my old body down
C                                         F
Save my soul 'fore they lay my old body down
C                                  F
So there's nothing but skin and bones
C
Hiding under a dead man's clothes
F                                    C9
                                     (11)
Six feet deep in a black box Underground 
Outro:
C F C F C F C9
            (11)
my first tab so it might be a little chunky

Jailbird chords and lyrics

Free chords for Jailbird by M. Ward. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

C=x32010
F=133211
C9(11)=355433
standard tuning. i toook it eassy cause its my first tab so cut me a little slack 
here.  good luck. have fun with it
play during solo:
C  F  C  F  C  F  C9(11)
Outro:
C  F  C  F  C  F  C9(11)
my first tab so it might be a little chunky

Jailbird Chords by M. Ward

Learn how to play Jailbird by M. Ward with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jailbird chords”, “Jailbird guitar chords”, or “M. Ward Jailbird 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 Jailbird chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jailbird lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, C9.

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What key is "Jailbird" in?

The chords for "Jailbird" show the original chord names (including C, F, C9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.