Flying For Me

· by John Denver

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Lyrics

Well, I (C)guess that you prob a bly know by now ev ’ry (Am)I was one who want ed to fly.

dren.

I want ed to (F)ride ry on that ar row all of (G)fire ple right up in to (C)heav en.

And I (C)want ed to go a for ev ’ry man, ev or (Am)child, be ev ’ry moth er of chil dren.

I want ed to (F)car ry the dreams all of all the (G)peo ple right up to the (C)stars.

en.

And I (G)hearts that can not be heard.

And for (C)all of the ones who live in fear,

and (Am)all of those who stand row a part,

my be ing (F)there ship would bring us a (G)lit tle step clos er to geth (C)all.

er.

They were fly ing for (F)me,

they were fly ing for ev ’ry one.

They were try ing to see

a bright er (G)day for each and ev ’ry one.

They gave us their (F)light, they gave us their (G)spir it and all they could (Am)be.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

(Am)And I (F)want ed to wish on the Milk (G)y Way

and dance up on a (G)fall ing star.

I want ed to (F)give my self and (Dm)free my self, en (F)join my self with it all.

Giv en the (C)me.

They were fly ing for (F)me,

they were fly ing for ev ’ry one.

They were try ing to see

a bright er (G)day for each and ev ’ry one.

They gave us their (F)light, they gave us their (G)spir it and all they could (Am)be.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

Flying For Me by John Denver — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Flying For Me” by John Denver 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 C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Flying For Me" 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 "Flying For Me"?: 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.
What other John Denver songs work for kids?: Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.