[Winter Bird] Dm N.C. [When Winter Comes - Verse 1] D G C Must fix the fence by the acre plot Am D Two young foxes have been nosing around Am The lambs and the chickens G D won't feel safe until it's done [Verse 2] D G C I must dig a drain by the carrot patch C Am D The whole crop spoils if it gets too damp Am And where will we be with an empty store G D When winter comes? [Chorus] D Am When winter comes D G And food is scarce Am We'll warn our toes D G To stay indoors Am7 When summer's gone D G We'll fly away Am And find the sun D N.C. G N.C. When winter comes
[Verse 3] D G C I must find the time to plant some trees Am D In the meadow where the river flows Am In time to come they'll make good G D N.C. shade for some poor soul [Chorus] D Am When winter comes D G And food is scarce Am We'll warn our toes D G To stay indoors Am7 When summer's gone D G We'll fly away Am And find the sun D G N.C. When winter comes [Verse 4] D D7 G C Must fix the fence by the acre plot Am D Two young foxes have been nosing around Am And the lambs and the chickens G D N.C. won't feel safe until it's done [Chorus] Am When winter comes D G And food is scarce Am We'll warn our toes D G To stay indoors Am When summer's gone D G We gonna fly away Am And find the sun D N.C. G N.C. When winter comes [Outro] G Am And find the sun D N.C. G When winter comes
Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Info
- Song: Winter Bird / When Winter Comes
- Artist: Paul McCartney
- Produced by George Martin & Paul McCartney
- Album McCartney III
George Martin & Paul McCartney produced this single, released on the 18th of December 2020. The track is written by Paul McCartney. The Acoustic guitar in this song also played by Paul McCartney. The key of the track is on A major, to simplify the chords we use a Capo on the 2nd fret.

Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd
- Chords: G, C, D, Dm, D7, Am, Am7
- Suggested Strumming:
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| G – 320003 C – x32010 D – xx0232 Dm – xx0231 D7 – xx0212 Am – x02210 Am7 – x02020 | G – 0232 C – 0003 D – 2220 Dm – 2210 D7 – 2223 Am – 2000 Am7 – 0000 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Paul McCartney – Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Chords in?
Paul McCartney – Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Chords is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Paul McCartney – Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Chords?
You need G, C, D, Dm, D7, Am, Am7 to play Paul McCartney – Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Chords.
Do I need a capo for Paul McCartney – Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Chords?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd to play Paul McCartney – Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Chords.
How hard is Paul McCartney – Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Chords to play on guitar?
Paul McCartney – Winter Bird / When Winter Comes Chords is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.