Other arrangements of Fireflies
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You would not be lieve your eyes if ten mil lion fire flies lit up the (F)world as I fell a (Bb)sleep.
’Cause they’d fill the (F)o pen air (Bb)and leave tear drops ev ’ry where.
You’d (C)think me rude, but (F)I would just stand (Bb)and stare.
I’d like to make my self be (Csus)lieve
that plan et (Bb)Earth
(F)turns
(Fmaj7)slow
(Bb)ly.
It’s hard to say that I’d (F)rath er stay a (Bb)wake when (C)I’m a (Dm)sleep, ’cause (Bb)ev ’ry thing is (F)nev er as it (F)seems.
’Cause I get a thou sand hugs from ten thou sand light ning bugs (F)as they try to teach me they how to (Bb)dance:
A fox trot a (F)bove my head, a sock hop be neath my bed, a (C)dis co ball is (F)just hang ing by a (Bb)thread.
I’d like to make my self be (Csus)lieve
that plan et (Bb)Earth
(F)turns
(F)slow
(Bb)ly.
It’s hard to say that I’d (F)rath er stay a (Bb)wake when (C)I’m a (Dm)sleep, ’cause (Bb)ev ’ry thing is (F)nev er as it (Csus)seems
when I (Dm)fall a (Bb)sleep.
Leave my door (F)o pen just a (Bb)crack, (Please take me a way from (C)here.) ’cause I feel like (F)such an in som ni (Bb)ac.
(Please take me a way from (F)here.) Why do I tire of count ing (Bb)sheep (Please take me a way from (C)here.) when I’m far too (F)tired to fall a (Bb)sleep?
(F)sleep.
I’d like to make my self be (Csus)lieve
that plan et (Bb)Earth
(F)turns
(F)slow
(Bb)ly.
It’s hard to say that I’d (F)rath er stay a (Bb)wake when (C)I’m a (Dm)sleep, ’cause (Bb)ev ’ry thing is (F)nev er as it (Csus)seems
when I (Dm)fall a (F)sleep.
I’d like to make my self be (Csus)lieve
that plan et (Bb)Earth
(F)turns
(Fmaj7)slow
(Bb)ly.
It’s hard to say that I’d (F)rath er stay a (Bb)wake when (C)I’m a (Dm)sleep, be (Bb)cause my dreams are (F)burst ing at the (Csus)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 Bb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 Bb 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 other songs by Owl City can I play here?
- Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME". 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 Bb, 90 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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