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I’m Like a Bird

KeyB♭ major

Tempo90 BPM

Duration4:03

Listen with

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there

SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is I’m Like a Bird by Nelly Furtado in?

This transcription starts in B♭ major.

What tempo is I’m Like a Bird?

The estimated tempo is 90 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in I’m Like a Bird?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭ → F → C → E♭ (5 occurrences); C → E♭ → B♭ → Fmaj6 (5 occurrences); B♭ → Gm → B♭ → F (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in I’m Like a Bird?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → II → IV in B♭ major; II → IV → I → Vmaj6 in B♭ major; I → vi → I → V in B♭ major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does I’m Like a Bird use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is I’m Like a Bird in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is I’m Like a Bird structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:21) → pre-chorus (0:43) → chorus (0:53) → verse (1:15) → pre-chorus (1:36) → chorus (1:47) → bridge (2:08) → chorus (2:57).

How long is this version of I’m Like a Bird?

The transcribed version lasts 4:03. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.