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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
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D

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Blackbird, why you

wearing that frown?
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G

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Don't you know Jesus

loves you and me

And the preacher on TV
Verse 2

you're putting down?
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Blackbird, how I love to hear your songs
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G

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But I could spend all of

my time in the shade
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Of the trees and listen all day long
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Oh yeah, I could listen

all day long
Verse 3
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C
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But you're ever hearing,

never understanding
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Ever seeing, not perceiving and your

heart has grown callous
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C
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You're in a storm and lost your way
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G

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Won't you fly to heaven and
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D

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be saved today?
Verse 4
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D

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Blackbird, now you're broken your wing
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G

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You try to fly high but

you know that you

Can't go anywhere,
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D

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you can't do anything
Verse 5
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Blackbird, who put you in your cage
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Tell me, was it God or was it

you or was it me?
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Well I guess it don't matter anyway

No no, it don't matter, no,
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not anyway
Verse 6
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But you're ever hearing,

never understanding
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Ever seeing,
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not perceiving and your heart has grown callous
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You're in a storm and lost your way
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Won't you fly to heaven
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and be saved today?
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G

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Oh yeah, blackbird yeah
Interlude 1
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Verse 7
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You say you need a remedy

For the thorn in your pride
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I think it's such a tragedy
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That you have left Him behind
Verse 8
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You say you'd light you candle

But your love light doesn't shine
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You say you talk to angels
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Well I say it's such a lie
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Yes it is now, such a lie, lie, lie
Verse 9
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Oh but you're ever hearing,

never understanding
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Ever seeing, not perceiving and your

heart has grown callous
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You're in a storm and lost you way
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Won't you fly to heaven
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and be saved today?
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Oh yeah, black bird yeah
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • C

  • F

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Blackbird by Third Day is D major.

The primary chords used in Blackbird are D, G, C, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, C, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Blackbird is approximately 77 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Blackbird using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Blackbird. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Third Day.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Blackbird to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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