Other arrangements of Butterfly
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(Dsus2)When you love some one so deep ly they be come your life,
it’s (Dsus2)eas y to suc cumb to o ver whelm ing fears in side.
(Dsus2)Blind ly I i mag ined I could keep you un der glass.
Now, I I un der stand to hold you I must o pen up my hands and watch you rise.
Spread your wings And pre pare to fly,
for (F#m7)you have be come a but ter fly.
Oh,
(C)fly a ban doned ly in to the sun.
If you should re turn to me,
we tru ly were meant to be.
So,
(C)spread your wings and fly,
(D)but ter fly.
(Dsus2)I have learned that beau ty has to flour ish in the light.
it’s (Dsus2)Wild y hors es run un bri dled or their spir it dies.
(Dsus2)You have giv en me the cour age to be all I can,
and I I tru ly feel your heart will lead you back to me when you’re read y to land.
Spread your wings And pre pare to fly,
for (F#m7)you have be come a but ter fly.
Oh,
(C)fly a ban doned ly in to the sun.
If you should re turn to me,
we tru ly were meant to be.
So,
(C)spread your wings and fly,
(D)but ter fly.
I (C#7)can’t pre tend these tears aren’t o ver flow ing stead i ly.
I can’t pre vent this hurt from al most o ver tak ing me
But I
will (C)stand and say good bye,
for (Bbmaj7)you’ll nev er be mine
un (E9sus)til you know the way it feels to fly.
your wings and pre pare to fly,
for (F#m7)you have be come a but ter fly.
Oh,
fly a (Fly...
doned ly in to to the sun.) If you should re turn (I me, will
(F#m7)know you’re tru mine.) ly were meant to be.
So,
(C)spread your wings and fly
but ter fly
So, (C)flut ter through the sky,
(D)but ter fly.
(E)Fly.
(Fmaj7)Spread your wings and fly,
but ter (A)fly.
Butterfly — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Butterfly" by Mariah Carey: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Butterfly”
- What key is "Butterfly" by Mariah Carey played in?
- Butterfly is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Butterfly"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Butterfly" 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 "Butterfly"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Butterfly"?
- "Butterfly" was originally performed by Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Butterfly"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Am7, Asus2, Bbmaj7, C, C#7, D, Dsus2, +8 more.
- What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?
- Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Butterfly" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Butterfly" by Mariah Carey. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Butterfly" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Butterfly" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.