What key is "Fireflies" in?

"Fireflies" by Owl City is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 96 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 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, F, Gm.

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 lieve your eyes if ten mil lion fire ning flies as lit up the world as I fell a sleep.

’Cause they’d fill the 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 pla net earth

(Eb)turns

(Gm)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a (Ab)wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep.

’Cause (Ab)ev ’ry thing is (Eb)nev er as it seems.

’Cause I’d get a thou sand hugs from ten thou sand light ning bugs as they tried to teach as me how to dance;

a fox trot a bove my head, a sock hop be neath my bed, a dis co ball that’s just hang ing by a thread.

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that pla net earth

(Eb)turns

(Gm)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a (Ab)wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep.

’Cause (Ab)ev ’ry thing is (Eb)nev er as it seems.

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that pla net earth

(Eb)turns

(Gm)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a (Ab)wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep.

’Cause (Ab)ev ’ry thing is (Eb)nev er as it seems

when I fall a (CN.C.)sleep.

Leave my door (Eb)o pen just a (Ab)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)ti red to fall a (Ab)sleep?

To ten mil lion (Eb)fire flies I’m weird ’cause I hate good byes.

I got mist y eyes as they said fare well.

But I’ll know where (Eb)sev ’ral are if my dreams get real bi zarre, ’cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar.

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that pla net earth

(Eb)turns

(Gm)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a (Ab)wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep.

’Cause (Ab)ev ’ry thing is (Eb)nev er as it seems

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

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that pla net Earth

(Eb)turns

(Gm)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)rath er stay a (Ab)wake when I’m a (Cm)sleep.

’Cause (Ab)ev ’ry thing is (Eb)nev er as it seems

when I fall a (Ab)sleep.

I’d like to make my self be lieve

that pla net Earth

(Eb)turns

(Gm)slow

(Ab)ly.

It’s hard to say that I’d (Eb)ra ther stay a (Ab)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 Ab at 96 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Fireflies”

What key is "Fireflies" in?: "Fireflies" by Owl City is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 96 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 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, F, Gm.
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.