What key is "Butterflyz" by Alicia Keys played in?

Butterflyz is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Butterflyz"?

The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Butterflyz" 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 "Butterflyz"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Butterflyz"?

"Butterflyz" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Butterflyz"?

This arrangement uses 5 chords: Amaj9, C#m9, C#min, F#6, G#min.

What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?

Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Late ly when I look in to your eyes, ba by, I fly.

You’re the on ly one I need in my life.

Ba by, I just don’t know how to de scribe

how (Amaj9)love ly you make me feel in (F#6)side.

You give me (C#m11)but ter flyz,

got me fly in’ so high in the sky I can’t con trol the but ter flyz.

You give me but ter flyz,

got me fly in’ so high in the sky

I can’t con trol the but ter flyz.

You seem like the like ly thing.

From the (Amaj9)start you told me, yeah, yeah, I would be your queen, but nev er had I i mag ined such a feel ing.

Joy is what you bring; I wan na give you (F#6)ev ’ry thing.

You give me (C#m11)but ter flyz,

got me fly in’ so high in the sky I can’t con trol the but ter flyz.

You give me but ter flyz,

got me fly in’ so high in the sky

I can’t con trol the but ter flyz.

You seem like the like ly thing.

From the (Amaj9)start you told me, yeah, yeah, I would be your queen, but nev er had I i mag ined such a feel ing.

Joy is what you bring; I wan na give you (F#6)ev ’ry thing.

You give me You

(C#m9)and (G#m11)I

are (F#6)des

(C#m9)ti (G#m11)ny.

(F#6)I

(C#m9)know (G#m11)that

(F#6)you

were (C#m9)made for me.

I can’t con trol it

you’re driv

in’ me

tak en o ver (Amaj9)me, and I,

(F#6)oh.

You give me (C#m11)but ter flyz,

got me fly ing so high in the sky I can’t con trol the but ter flyz.

You give me but ter flyz,

got me fly in’ so high in the sky

I can’t con trol the but ter flyz.

You give me (C#m11)but ter flyz,

got me fly ing so high in the sky I can’t con trol the but ter flyz.

You give me but ter flyz,

got me fly in’ so high in the sky

I can’t con trol the but ter flyz.

You give me

(You give me (C#m9)some thing that I can’t de ny, some thing that’s so free, I just can’t con trol the way I feel with your mind on me.) (You give me (C#m9)some thing I just can’t de ny, some thing that’s so free, I just can’t con trol the way I feel.) I nev er felt like this.

Butterflyz — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Butterflyz" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

About “Butterflyz”

What key is "Butterflyz" by Alicia Keys played in?: Butterflyz is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Butterflyz"?: The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Butterflyz" 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 "Butterflyz"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Butterflyz"?: "Butterflyz" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Butterflyz"?: This arrangement uses 5 chords: Amaj9, C#m9, C#min, F#6, G#min.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.