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Birds Chords

“Birds” by Imagine Dragons guitar chords: in the key of A with the chords A, C#m, B and F#m. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AC#mBF#mEG#m

Chords for Birds

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
A
3
90
ATwoC#mhearts, one valve
BPumpin' the blood, we were theBflood
 We were the body and
ATwoC#mlives, one life
BStickin' it out, lettin' you down
 Makin' it right
ASeasons, they will change
C#mLife will make you grow
BDreams will make you cry,Bcry, cry
AEverything is temporary
C#mEverything will slide
BLove will never die, die, die
 I know that
AOoh,C#m 
BBirds fly inBdifferent directions
AOoh,C#m 
BI hope to see you again
ASunsets,C#msunrises
BLivin' the dream, watchin' theBleaves
 Changin' the seasons
ASome nightsC#mI think of you
BRelivin' the past, wishin' it'd last
 Wishin' and dreamin'
ASeasons, they will change
C#mLife will make you grow
BDeath can make you hard,Bhard, hard
AEverything is temporary
C#mEverything will slide
BLove will never die, die, die
 I know that
AOoh,C#m 
BBirds fly inBdifferent directions
AOoh,C#m 
BI hope to see you again
AOoh,C#m 
BBirds fly inBdifferent directions
AOoh,C#m 
BSo fly high, so fly high
F#mWhenC#mthe moon is lookin'EdownG#m 
F#mShine thatC#mlight up for yourEground G#m 
F#mI'm flyin'C#mup to let youEsee G#m 
F#mThat theC#mshadow cast isEmeB 
 I know that
AOoh,C#m 
BBirds fly inBdifferent directions
AOoh,C#m 
BI hope to see you again
AOoh,C#m 
BBirds fly inBdifferent directions
AOoh,C#m 
BSo fly high, so fly high
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About Birds

“Birds” by Imagine Dragons is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — A, C#m, B, F#m, E and G#m — with the progression centred on A, C#m and B. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Birds — FAQ

What key is “Birds” in?

“Birds” by Imagine Dragons is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Birds”?

“Birds” uses 6 chords: A, C#m, B, F#m, E and G#m.

Is “Birds” easy to play on guitar?

“Birds” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Birds”?

“Birds” is performed by Imagine Dragons.