Ed Sheeran - Little Bird Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
[Opening]
[Em]If we take this bird, [C]in with it’s broken leg
[G]We could nurse [G]it [D]she said
[Em]Come inside for a little [C]lie down with me
[G]And if you fall asleep [G]it wouldn’t be [D]the worst thing
[verse 2]
And when I [C]wake up, your [C]make up
Is on my [G]shoulder [G] [D] and tell me if i [C]lie down
Would you [C]stay now, and let me [G]hold [D]you, oh
[chorus]
But if I [Em]kiss you, will your mouth read [C]this truth
Darling how I [G]miss you strawberries taste how [G]lips do [D]
And it’s not [Em]complete yet mustn’t get our [C]feet wet
‘Cause that that leads to [G]regret diving in [G]too [D]soon
[chorus]
And i’ll [Am]owe it all to you [C]
My little [Em]bird [C]my little [G]bird [D]
[verse 3]
We [Em]take a walk out [C]in the morning dew
[G]We could lay down [G]so i’m next [D]to you
[Em]Come inside for a little [C]homemade tea
[G]And if you fall [G]asleep then at least [D]you’re next to me
[verse 4]
And if I [C]wake you
You’ll say “it’s [C]late love” go back to [G]sleep [G] [D]
I’m covered by [C]nature, and I’m [C]safe now
Underneath this [G]oak tree with you [D]beside me
[chorus]
But if I [Em]kiss you, will your mouth read [C]this truth
Darling how I [G]miss you strawberries taste how [G]lips do [D]
And it’s not [Em]complete yet mustn’t get our [C]feet wet
‘Cause that that leads to [G]regret diving in [G]too [D]soon
[chorus]
And i’ll [Am]owe it all to [C]you
[G]My little bird [D]
[G]My little bird [C]
[G]My little bird [D]
[G]My little bird [C]
[G]My little bird [D]
[verse 5]
And of [Am]all these things i’m [C]sure of
I’m [Em]not quite certain of [G]your love
You [Am]make me scream, but then [C]I made you cry
When I [Am]left that little bird with it’s [D]broken leg to die
[chorus]
But if I [Em]kiss you, will your mouth read [C]this truth
Darling how I [G]miss you strawberries taste how [G]lips do [D]
And it’s not [Em]complete yet mustn’t get our [C]feet wet
‘Cause that that leads to [G]regret diving in [G]too [D]soon
[Closing]
But i’ll [Am]owe it all to [C]you
[G]My little bird [D]
[G]My little bird [C] Woah
[G]My little bird [D]
[G]My little bird [C]
[G]You’re my little bird [D]
How to play Little Bird on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Ed Sheeran - Little Bird on guitar requires 5 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Little Bird uses these transitions most often: C → G (21), G → D (21), and Em → C (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Em - C chord transition.
1. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
2. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
3. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
6. D → Am chord transition
To move from D to Am;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
7. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
8. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
9. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
Little Bird chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Little Bird.
- Little Bird includes 89 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Little Bird contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Little Bird connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → Am: 10%