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Key: E major•
Verse 1
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I am not sure why but I feel alright
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I didn't live it all last night, last night

It was no such dream
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It was real as dirt
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A

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I think I feel all right,
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but I am not sure

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Verse 2
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The car came down and
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the gravel flew
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A

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I didn't care and didn't care to move

Got stung got hit
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But I am walking still
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A

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Walking when and where
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my body will

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Verse 3
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But courage is the smallest bird
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that flutters in my hand
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Courage is the only word
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C

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I'll never understand
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Verse 4
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There is no great feet to run on ice
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To face the trifids that phantomise
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That hover over each lonely cow
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Defenders of such hates and
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head size

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Verse 5
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But courage is the smallest bird
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that flutters in my hand
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Courage is the only word
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I'll never understand
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Interlude 1
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Verse 6
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Take the armies to boiling sea
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Raising banners through rolling smoke
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You parachute two man at field
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And settle safe in the arms of
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a mighty oak

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Verse 7
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But courage is the smallest bird
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that flutters in my hand
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Courage is the smallest bird that
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flutters in my hand
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Courage is the smallest bird that
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flutters in my hand
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Courage is the only word I'll
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never understand
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • A

  • F

  • Ab

    4

  • Dm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Courage Is The Smallest Bird by The Minus 5 is E major.

The primary chords used in Courage Is The Smallest Bird are E, D, A, B, G, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, D, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Courage Is The Smallest Bird is approximately 146 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Courage Is The Smallest Bird 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 Courage Is The Smallest Bird. 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 The Minus 5.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Courage Is The Smallest Bird by The Minus 5 on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.