What key is "Fireflies" in?

"Fireflies" by Owl City is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Fireflies" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Fireflies" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Fireflies"?

This arrangement of "Fireflies" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Ebsus2, F.

How long does it take to learn "Fireflies" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Owl City can I play here?

Try "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME", "PLANT LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You would not be (Eb)lieve your eyes if ten mil lion fire flies lit up the world as I fell a sleep.

’Cause they’d fill the (Eb)o pen air and leave tear drops ev ’ry where.

You’d think me rude, but I would just stand and stare.

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that plan et Earth

(Eb)turns

(Ebsus2)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep, ’cause (Ab)ev ’ry thing is (Eb)nev er as it seems.

’Cause I get a (Eb)thou sand hugs from ten thou sand light ning bugs as they try to teach me they how to dance.

A fox trot a (Eb)bove my head, if a sock dreams hop get be neath my bed.

A dis co ball is just hang ing by a (Ab)thread.

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that plan et Earth

(Eb)turns

(Ebsus2)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep, ’cause (Ab)ev ’ry thing is (Eb)nev er as it seems

when I (Cm)fall a (Ab)sleep.

Leave my door (Eb)o pen just a crack, (Please take me a way from (Bb)here.) ’cause I feel like (Eb)such an in som ni ac.

(Please take me a way from (Bb)here.) Why do I tire of count ing (Ab)sheep (Please take me a way from (Bb)here.) when I’m far too (Eb)tired to fall a (Ab)sleep?

(Ab)sleep.

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that plan et Earth

(Eb)turns

(Ebsus2)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep, ’cause (Ab)ev ’ry thing is (Eb)nev er as it seems

when I (Cm)fall a (Ab)sleep.

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that plan et Earth

(Eb)turns

(Ebsus2)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep, be (Ab)cause my dreams are (Eb)burst ing at the seams.

Fireflies by Owl City

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Fireflies”

What key is "Fireflies" in?: "Fireflies" by Owl City is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Fireflies" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Fireflies" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Fireflies"?: This arrangement of "Fireflies" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Ebsus2, F.
How long does it take to learn "Fireflies" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Owl City can I play here?: Try "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME", "PLANT LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.