Airplanes

by B.o.B. featuring Hayley Williams
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Can we pre tend that (F#m)air planes in the night sky are like (D)shoot in’ stars?

I could real ly use a (F#m)wish right now, wish right now, (D)wish right now.

Can we pre tend that (F#m)air planes in the night sky are like (D)shoot in’ stars?

I could real ly use a (F#m)wish right now, wish right now, (D)wish right now.

Can we pre tend that (F#m)air planes in the night sky are like (D)shoot in’ stars?

I could real ly use a (F#m)wish right now, wish right now, (D)wish right now.

Can we pre tend that (F#m)air planes in the night sky are like (D)shoot in’ stars?

I could real ly use a (F#m)wish right now, wish right now, (D)wish right now.

Can we pre tend that (F#m)air planes in the night sky are like (D)shoot in’ stars?

I could real ly use a (F#m)wish right now, wish right now, (D)wish right now.

Can we pre tend that (F#m)air planes in the night sky are like (D)shoot in’ stars?

I could real ly use a (F#m)wish right now, wish right now, (D)wish right now.

I could real ly use a wish right now.

I, I, I could real ly use a wish right now.

Like, like, like shoot in’ stars.

(A)I, I, I, I could real ly use a wish right now.

(A)A wish, a wish right (CN.C.)now.

Airplanes β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Airplanes" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F#, 90 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build left-hand independence thanks to that walking bass line β€” at 90 BPM it's not blazing fast, but keeping it smooth and even under your right-hand chords takes real control.

Start hands-separate: get the walking pattern locked in until it feels automatic, then layer in your chord shapes.

Playing in F# means you'll live on the black keys, so stay relaxed and keep your wrist high enough to move freely.

Watch the shift from F#m7 to Dsus2 β€” that jump catches people off guard, so loop just that transition slowly until your fingers know the distance.

The Apow chord adds a nice rhythmic punch; land it cleanly rather than rushing through it.

Once both hands sync up, you'll feel that melancholic groove click into place.

This is the piece that'll make walking bass feel natural to you going forward.

About β€œAirplanes”

Why does "Airplanes" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Airplanes".
What key is "Airplanes" by B.o.B. featuring Hayley Williams played in?
Airplanes is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Airplanes"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Airplanes" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Airplanes"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Airplanes"?
"Airplanes" was originally performed by B.o.B. featuring Hayley Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Airplanes"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Apow, C, D, Dsus2, F#m, F#m7.
Is this real sheet music for "Airplanes"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Airplanes".
Can I see all the notes in "Airplanes"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F# at 90 BPM.

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