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:GAm7G/BG*
GAm7G/BG* Blackbird singing in the dead of night CC#ºDD#ºEmE+ Take these broken wings and learn to fly DC#ºCCm All your life G/BA7C/DG You were only waiting for this moment to arise
CG/BA7C/DG
GAm7G/BG* Blackbird singing in the dead of night CC#ºDD#ºEmE+ Take these sunken eyes and learn to see DC#ºCCm All your life G/BA7C/DG You were only waiting for this moment to be free
FEmDmCGm/BbC Black-bird, fly FEmDmCGm/BbA7 Black-bird, fly C/DGAm7G/B Into the light of the dark black night
G* CC#ºDD#ºEmE+ DC#ºCCmG/BA7C/DG
FEmDmCGm/BbC Black-bird, fly FEmDmCGm/BbA7 Black-bird, fly C/DGAm7G/B Into the light of the dark black night
G* GAm7G/BCG/BA7C/D
GAm7G/BG* Blackbird singing in the dead of night CC#ºDD#ºEmE+ Take these broken wings and learn to fly DC#ºCCm All your life G/BA7C/DG You were only waiting for this moment to arise CG/BA7C/DG You were only waiting for this moment to arise CG/BA7C/DG You were only waiting for this moment to arise