Fly Over States

by Jason Aldean

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A cou ple guys in first class on a flight from New York to Los An ge les, kind a mak in’ small talk, kill in’ time, flirt in’ with the flight at tend ants thir ty thou sand feet a bove

could be O kla ho ma.

Just a bunch of square corn fields and wheat farms.

Man, it all looks the same, miles and miles of back roads and high ways con nect in’ lit tle towns with fun ny names.

Who’d wan na live down there in the mid dle of no where?

They’ve nev er (Em)drove through In di an a,

met the man who plowed that earth, plant ed that seed, bust ed his ass for you and me or caught a (Em)har vest moon in Kan sas.

They’d un der stand (D)why God made those fly o ver states.

I bet that mile long San ta Fe freight train en gi neer’s seen it all, just like that flat bed cow boy stack in’ U.

S.

steel on a three day haul, roads and rails un der their feet.

Yeah, that sounds like a (D)first class seat on the (Em)plains of O kla ho ma,

with a wind shield sun set in your eyes, like a (D)wa ter col ored paint ed (B7)sky.

You’ll think heav en’s doors have o pened.

You’ll un der stand (D)why God made those fly o ver states.

Take a (Em)ride a cross the bad lands,

(G)feel that free dom on your face, (D)breathe in all that o pen space.

And meet a (Em)girl from Am a ril (C)lo;

you’ll un der stand (D)why God made, you might e ven wan na plant your stakes in those fly o ver states.

Have you ev er (Em)been through In di an a,

on the (Em)plains of O kla ho ma?

Take a ride.

Fly Over States by Jason Aldean — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fly Over States by Jason Aldean in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Fly Over States" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Fly Over States"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Fly Over States" use?
Just 8 chords: Am7, B7, Bm7, C, D, Dpow, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Aldean songs work for kids?
Try "DIRT ROAD ANTHEM", "TONIGHT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU", "NIGHT TRAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.