Songbird chords
Eva CassidySong Key: G Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 77 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Intermediate
Chords: G, G*, Gmaj9, G6, G/B, Gsus/A, Am, C, Csus2, C/G, D, Em, Em7
G* chord: G chord with an alternative voicing.
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Songbird
Intro: 4/4 Finger-picking style
Chord Tabs: Each dash/number = one eighth-note/quaver beat
G G Gmaj9 Csus2 G G Gmaj9 Csus2 G G Gmaj9 G6 D
e|---7-5-- |3-------|---7-5-- |3-------|---7-5-- |3---2---|
B|0--8-7-- |3-------|0--8-7-- |3-------|0--8-7-- |5---3---|
G|0--0-0-- |5-------|0--0-0-- |5-------|0--0-0-- |0---2---|
D|0------- |5-------|0------- |5-------|0------- |----0---|
A|-------- |3-------|-------- |3-------|-------- |--------|
E|3------- |--------|3------- |--------|3------- |--------|
G* (Barre) G* (Barre) G* (For)
Intro: Same as Tab with timing counts
G G Gmaj9 Csus2 G G Gmaj9 Csus2
| 1+2 +3 +4+ | 1+2+3+4+ | 1+2 +3 +4+ | 1+2+3+4+|
G* G*
G G Gmaj9 G6 D
| 1+2 +3 +4+ | 1+2+ 3+4+ |
G* (For)
C Csus2 C Csus2 G C/G G Gsus/A G/B
1. For | you - | - There'll be-|-e no cry-in' | / (For)|
Csus2 G C/G G Gsus/A G/B
For you | % | The sun will be | shin-ing / ('cause I)|
Am Em
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
Csus2 G C/G G5
It's al-right | % I | know it's right | (And the)|
D C Csus2 Em
And the song-birds keep sing-ing like they Know the score
Em7 Csus2 D
And I love you, I love you, I love you
G C/G G Gsus/A G/B
Like ne-ver be - | fore | / |
C Csus2 C Csus2 G C/G G C/G
Instr: | - | - | / / | / / |
C Csus2 C Csus2 G C/G G Gsus/A G/B
| - | - | / / | / |
D C Csus2 Em Em Em7
| | / / | | / / |
Csus2 D G C/G G
| | | / / | G* |
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C Csus2 C Csus2 G C/G G Gsus/A G/B
2. To | you - | - I would give the | world / / | / (To)|
Csus2 G C/G G Gsus/A G/B
To you | % I'd | ne-ver be cold...| / ('cause I)|
Am Em
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
Csus2 G C/G G5
It's al-right | % I know | it's right | (And the) |
D C Csus2 Em
And the song-birds keep sing-ing like they Know the score
Em7 Csus2 D
And I love you, I love you, I love you
G Gsus/A G/B
Like ne-ver be - | fore / |
C Csus2 G Gsus/A G/B
Like nev-er be - | fore / |
C Csus2 G G
Like nev-er be - | fore | G* |
(rit.) 𝄑
Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: G Major – 1 sharp (F#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately (finger-picking style)
- Metronome: ♩ = 77
- Voice Range: A3 - B5
- Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major chords: G, D, C
- Minor chords: Am, Em
- Minor 7th chords: Em7
- Suspended 2nd chord: Csus2
- 5 chord: G5
- 6th chord: G6
- Major 9th chord: Gmaj9
- Slash Chords: C/G, G/B, Gsus/A
Unusual Chords and Rhythmic Challenges:
There are several different ways of playing these chords, but the chords displayed in the charts and tabs are the preferred voicings for the song.- The song is more suited to intermediate players as some of the chords are fairly unusual and the timing takes a little getting used to.
- Open voicings for G6 and Gmaj9 are only used in the Intro.
- G* - xxx087: This is a G Major chord with an alternative voicing found in the Intro, Instrumental, and last chord of the song.
- Csus2 in the Intro is different to the Csus2 in the verses. The Intro uses a barre chord voicing, while the rest of the song uses an open voicing.
- ritardando (rit.) — gradually slowing down
- This is the type of song that you keep coming back to, and mastering it marks a genuine step forward in your journey as a guitarist.
- Stick with this one - it's well worth the effort.
Song Details:
- Songwriter: Christine McVie (from the band, Fleetwood Mac)
- Date: 1977
- Lyrics Begin: For you, there'll be no cryin',
- Featured Artist: Eva Cassidy
- Genre: Soft rock
- Album: Eva by Heart
Recorded: 1996
Released: September 23, 1997 - Compilation Album: Songbird
Released: May 19, 1998 (US)
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Eva Cassidy
Born: Eva Marie Cassidy on the 2nd February, 1963 in Washington DC. US
Died: 2nd November 1996 (aged 33) in Bowie, Maryland, US
Occupation: Singer, Guitarist, Recording artist, Performer, Landscaper, Painter
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Active Years: 1981 – 1996
Music Styles: Soul, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Gospel
🌍 evacassidy.org... maintained by her sister, Laura C. Bligh.
Eva Cassidy was an outstanding American singer-guitarist who was well known for her amazing variations in musical styles. She was born in Washington DC and began her singing career with a band called Easy Street at 11 years of age.
She began work as a session singer around 1987 and sang backing vocals for various local bands. She eventually formed her own band called The Eva Cassidy Band performing throughout Washington for several years.
In 1992 she released The Other Side with Chuck Brown. The album featured songs such as Somewhere over the Rainbow and Fever.
Eva’s first solo album was a live recording from her performance at Blues Alley in Washington in 1996 where she received positive reviews from the local media.
In 1993 Eva had a malignant melanoma removed from her back. Three years later after experiencing pain in her joints, X-rays revealed that the melanoma had spread to her lungs and bones. She chose to undergo aggressive treatment but lost the battle and died in November 1996. Her final concert was held in early fall of that year at The Bayou where she performed for family, friends and fans - the final song for her performance... What A Wonderful World. 💕
In 1997 Eva By Heart was released from work completed in the studio during 1996. The album included well-known songs such as Songbird, Time Is A Healer and Wayfaring Stranger.
Other albums released were Songbird (1998), Time After Time and Imagine (2000), American Tune (2003), Wonderful World (2004), Somewhere (2008), Simply Eva (2011) and The Best of Eva Cassidy (2012).
Eva will always be remembered as the beautiful soul with the beautiful voice — a voice of strength, purity, warmth, and deep character. A true songbird. Her time here was brief, but the music she left behind is a gift that keeps finding its way into the hearts of listeners everywhere… myself included. ★ 🎸 💕
