MK130 - "Blackbird" - The Beatles - Why is this song so good?

This is a cover of “Blackbird”, which is a song from the self-titled Beatles album colloquially known as "The White Album". Written and performed by Paul McCartney. History of the band, album, and song are summarized while guitar chords and chord progressions are discussed.

The Beatles

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

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