“Bye Bye Blackbird” guitar tab and lead sheet. Available for download as PDF’s.
Bye Bye Blackbird
“Bye Bye Blackbird” is a classic jazz standard with music by Ray Henderson and lyrics by Mort Dixon. It was written in 1926 and has been recorded by numerous artists over the years. The song has become a popular and enduring piece in the jazz repertoire.
Bye Bye Blackbird – Guitar Tab
The guitar tab for “Bye Bye Blackbird” is available for download as a PDF. The sheet music contains guitar tablature, standard notation and chord diagrams.
Download “Bye Bye Blackbird” Guitar Tab (2 pages) as a PDF
A Short History on Bye Bye Blackbird
The origin of the song’s title and lyrics is often attributed to the decline of the blackbird population in the United States during the early 20th century. The phrase “Bye Bye Blackbird” was a metaphor for farewell or departure, and the song’s lyrics convey a sense of leaving behind troubles or saying goodbye to a difficult situation.
The song gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s and has since been covered by various artists in different musical genres. Some notable recordings include those by Eddie Cantor, Gene Austin, Jo Stafford, and, in later years, performances by jazz legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane. “Bye Bye Blackbird” remains a timeless piece that continues to be appreciated in the world of music.
Bye Bye Blackbird – Lead Sheet
This is the lead sheet (chords, melody and lyrics) for “Bye Bye Blackbird.”
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