Death Cab for Cutie - Talking Bird: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Talking Bird" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Talking Bird ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Talking Bird" smoothly on your ukulele.

C      Em       F
Oh, my talking bird
             C   G      F
Though you know so few words
           C   Em      F
They're on infinite repeat
            C              G             F
Like your brain can't keep up with your beak

And you're kept in an open cage
So you're free to leave or stay
And sometimes, you get confused
Like there is a hint that I am trying to give you

Chorus:
    Dm
The longer you think
     G                     C
The less you know what to do

It's hard to see your way out
When you live in a house in a house
'Cause you don't realize
That the windows were open the whole time

But oh, my talking bird
Though your feathers are tattered and furled
I'll love you all your days
'Til the breath leaves your delicate frame

     Dm
It's all here for you
    G                     Am G F
As long as you choose to stay
     Dm
It's all here for you
    G                      C
As long as you don't fly away

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

Am

Ukulele chord Am

C

Ukulele chord C

Dm

Ukulele chord Dm

Em

Ukulele chord Em

F

Ukulele chord F

G

Ukulele chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Talking Bird" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Talking Bird" by Death Cab for Cutie.

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