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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Fireflies" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Fireflies”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Fireflies"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Fireflies". Key of Ab, 96 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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