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Blackbird

Blackbird was partially inspired by the civil rights movement in the US and racial inequality. McCartney wanted to write a song that could be an anthem of hope for the black community.

Key: G

Introduction:  G   Am7   G/B   G*  

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Every Breath You Take
The Police
 G          Am7             G/B      G* 
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
 C           C#º    D         D#º    Em    E+ 
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
 D     C#º   C     Cm 
All your   life
 G/B             A7               C/D         G 
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

 G          Am7             G/B      G* 
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
 C           C#º    D        D#º    Em    E+ 
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
 D     C#º   C     Cm 
All your   life
 G/B             A7               C/D           G 
You were only waiting for this moment to be free

 F   Em   Dm   C   Gm/Bb   C 
Black-bird,  fly
 F   Em   Dm   C   Gm/Bb   A7 
Black-bird,  fly
          C/D                     G  Am7  G/B 
Into the light of the dark black night

 F   Em   Dm   C   Gm/Bb    C 
Black-bird,  fly
 F   Em   Dm   C   Gm/Bb    A7 
Black-bird,  fly
          C/D                     G  Am7  G/B 
Into the light of the dark black night

 G          Am7             G/B      G* 
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
 C           C#º    D         D#º    Em    E+ 
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
 D     C#º   C    Cm 
All your  life
 G/B             A7               C/D         G 
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
 C         G/B   A7                C/D         G 
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
 C          G/B     A7             C/D         G 
You were only waiting for this moment to arise