On The Wing

· by Owl City

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(Bb)Breathe, and I’ll car ry you a way

in to the (Cm)vel vet sky,

and (Eb)we’ll stir the stars a round, and watch them fall a way

in to the (Cm)Hud son Bay,

and (Eb)plum met out of (F)sight and sound.

The o pen sum mer (F)breeze

will sweep you (Cm)through the hills,

where (Eb)I live in the al pine heights, be low the North ern (F)Lights,

I spend my (Cm)cold est nights

a (Eb)lone, a wake, and (F)think ing of the week end (Eb)we were in love.

(Bb)Home, a I’ll mong these moun tain tops

can be so (Cm)aw f’lly dull,

a (Eb)thou sand miles from the tide, but pho tos on the walls

of New York (Cm)shop ping malls

dis (Eb)tract me, so I (F)stay in side.

I wish the rock ets (F)stayed

o ver the (Cm)prom e nade,

’cause (Eb)I would make a hook and eye and fish them from the (F)sky,

my dar ling, (Cm)she and I,

we’re (Eb)hang ing on, so (F)take us high the week end (Eb)we were in love.

to sing the (Eb)world good bye.

I am (Bb)float ing a way,

(Eb)lost in a (Bb)si lent bal let.

I’m (Eb)dream ing you’re (Bb)out in the blue, and I am (Gm)right be side you, a wake to (Bb)take in the view.

(Eb)Late nights and (Bb)ear ly pa rades,

still (Eb)pho tos and (Bb)nois y ar cades.

My (Eb)dar ling, we’re (Bb)both on the wing, look down and (Gm)keep on sing ing, and we can (Bb)go an y where.

Are you there?

Are you there,

or (Gm)are you just a (F)de coy (Cm)dream

in my head?

(Eb)Am I (F)home; or (Gm)am I (Bb)simp ly (Eb)tum bl ing (Bb)all a lone?

Are you there?

On The Wing by Owl City — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “On The Wing” 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 Eb 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 "On The Wing" 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 "On The Wing"?: 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 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.