Fireflies

by Owl City
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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 — 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, 96 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 96 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 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, F, Gm.
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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