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Blackbird
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Blackbird was released on January 1, 1966 by Rhino as a part of the album Nina With Strings
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1966
LabelRhino
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM96

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Songwriter
Herbert Sacker
Herbert Sacker
Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Why you wanna fly, Blackbird?
You ain't ever gonna fly
No place big enough for holding
All the tears you're gonna cry
'Cause your mama's name was "Lonely"
And your daddy's name was "Pain"
And they called you "Little Sorrow"
'Cause you'll never love again
So why you wanna fly, Blackbird?
You ain't ever gonna fly
You ain't got no one to hold you
You ain't got no one to care
If you don't understand, dear
Nobody wants you anywhere
So why you wanna fly, Blackbird?
Written by: Herbert Sacker, Nina Simone
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