Airplanes

by B.o.B. featuring Hayley Williams
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Airplanes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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 — 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 — 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 “Airplanes

Can I play "Airplanes" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Airplanes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 — 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Airplanes"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Airplanes" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Airplanes"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Airplanes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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