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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Fireflies" by Owl City in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Fireflies" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Fireflies" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 90 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Fireflies"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Fireflies" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Fireflies"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Fireflies" is in the key of Eb at 90 BPM.