Fly Over States

by Jason Aldean
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Lyrics

A cou ple guys in first class on a flight from New York to Los An ge les, kind a mak in’ small talk, kill in’ time, flirt in’ with the flight at tend ants thir ty thou sand feet a bove

could be O kla ho ma.

Just a bunch of square corn fields and wheat farms.

Man, it all looks the same, miles and miles of back roads and high ways con nect in’ lit tle towns with fun ny names.

Who’d wan na live down there in the mid dle of no where?

They’ve nev er (Em)drove through In di an a,

met the man who plowed that earth, plant ed that seed, bust ed his ass for you and me or caught a (Em)har vest moon in Kan sas.

They’d un der stand (D)why God made those fly o ver states.

I bet that mile long San ta Fe freight train en gi neer’s seen it all, just like that flat bed cow boy stack in’ U.

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steel on a three day haul, roads and rails un der their feet.

Yeah, that sounds like a (D)first class seat on the (Em)plains of O kla ho ma,

with a wind shield sun set in your eyes, like a (D)wa ter col ored paint ed (B7)sky.

You’ll think heav en’s doors have o pened.

You’ll un der stand (D)why God made those fly o ver states.

Take a (Em)ride a cross the bad lands,

(G)feel that free dom on your face, (D)breathe in all that o pen space.

And meet a (Em)girl from Am a ril (C)lo;

you’ll un der stand (D)why God made, you might e ven wan na plant your stakes in those fly o ver states.

Have you ev er (Em)been through In di an a,

on the (Em)plains of O kla ho ma?

Take a ride.

Fly Over States — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Fly Over States" by Jason Aldean: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 90 BPM.

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

About “Fly Over States”

What key is "Fly Over States" by Jason Aldean played in?
Fly Over States is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fly Over States"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fly Over States" 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 "Fly Over States"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fly Over States"?
"Fly Over States" was originally performed by Jason Aldean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fly Over States"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, B7, Bm7, C, D, Dpow, Em, G.
What other songs by Jason Aldean can I play here?
Try "DIRT ROAD ANTHEM", "TONIGHT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU", "NIGHT TRAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Fly Over States" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fly Over States" by Jason Aldean. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Fly Over States" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Fly Over States" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.