- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Blackbird |
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Voice Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
3/4 |
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BPM: |
96 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0129865 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
4 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 39 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"This version is fairly true to the actually guitar piece played by the Beatles. I recommen..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Black bird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1968 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0129865 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Black bird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Fingerpicking Beatles - Revised & Expanded Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “Blackbird” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar TAB score for “Blackbird” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Blackbird” is written for voice and guitar. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Blackbird” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Blackbird” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Blackbird” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 3/4. Each measure contains three quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Blackbird” by The Beatles is a guitar tab arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. This edition includes 4 pages of music. It's written in G major.
It's marked moderately, at about 96 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Guitar. Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the British Invasion style category.
There are 252 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 39 ratings. A verified buyer says: “This version is fairly true to the actually guitar piece played by the Beatles. I recommend it.”
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