Story Behind The Song
Sequel to the song, Black Bird, that deals with racial tensions and separation.
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive |
Subject |
Birds, Race/Ethnicity |
| Similar Artists |
Paul Mccartney, The Beatles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Not all birds flock together, some were different colored feathers, some just prefer to be left alone.
Bob White whistling all day, ignores the crows that get in his way, he hopes they hide for the winter.
Bob's in the mood, to croon this here tune.
You ain't me and I ain't you ... so I
Think I'm going to move. Yeah I - think I'm going to move.
Blackbirds' making a come back, he's survived and made the grade, all his life he's waited for this day.
White dove sees what's stewing, doesn't like what the Blackbird is doing, thinks it's time to go
the great white way. Have you a clue to what's in this tune?
You ain't me and I ain't you ... so I
Think I'm going to move. Yeah I - think I'm going to move.
Bluebird is making a stand sings the Blues in the Blackbirds' band. Writes a song for the revolution.
Bluebird in making this song, takes these wings and mends them along. Doobie bird say's he'll take this song down the avenue.
Here's another clue for you. The Bluebird's you know who?
You ain't me and I ain't you ... so I
Think I'm going to move. Yeah I - think I'm going to move.
Tuning (starting with Low string): D-G-D-G-A-D
More specifically: D2-G2-D3-G3-A3-D4