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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Fireflies" by Owl City: 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 Eb, 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”
- What key is "Fireflies" by Owl City played in?
- Fireflies is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Fireflies" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fireflies" by Owl City. 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 "Fireflies" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Fireflies" 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.