Galaxies

by Owl City

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(F)Call back the (Am)cap com, (Gsus)tick off the time bomb, let fe (Dm7)lic i ty fly!

(F)Ar mor the (Am)air lock, (Gsus)blan ket the bed rock, and kiss the (F)plan et good bye!

Dear God, I was (Am)ter ri bly lost when the (C)gal ax ies crossed and the (G)sun went dark.

But dear God, you’re the (Am)on ly North Star I would (C)fol low this far.

Da da da da da da da da (Am)da da (G)da, da da da da da da da da.

(C)Da da da da da da (Am)da da (G)da, da da da da da da da.

Da da da da.

Oh (F)tel e scope, keep an eye on my (Am)on ly hope, (F)lest I blink and be swept off the (Am)nar row road.

(F)Her cu les, you’ve got (G)noth ing to say to me, ’cause (F)you’re not the (C)blind ing light that I (Am)need, for (F)He is the sav ing grace of the gal ax ies.

(C)(Gal ax ies.) (Em)(Gal ax ies.) (Am)(Gal ax ies.) (F)(Gal ax ies.) (C)He is the sav ing grace of the (G)gal ax ies.

Dear God, I was (Am)ter ri bly lost when the (C)gal ax ies crossed and the (G)sun went dark.

But dear God, you’re the (Am)on ly North Star I would (C)fol low this far.

Da da da da da da da da da, da da da da da da da.

Da da da da.

Galaxies by Owl City — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Galaxies by Owl City 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 "Galaxies" 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 "Galaxies"?
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 "Galaxies" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, Fmaj7, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Owl City songs work for kids?
Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.