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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Fireflies" 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 Ab, 90 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 “Fireflies”
- Can I play "Fireflies" 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 "Fireflies" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Fireflies" by Owl City played in?
- Fireflies is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fireflies"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fireflies" 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 "Fireflies"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fireflies"?
- "Fireflies" was originally performed by Owl City. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fireflies"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Ebsus2, F.
- What other songs by Owl City can I play here?
- Try "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME", "PLANT LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Fireflies"?
- 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. "Fireflies" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Fireflies"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fireflies" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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