Flying For Me

by John Denver
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Lyrics

Well, I (C)guess that you prob a bly know by now ev โ€™ry (Am)I was one who want ed to fly.

I want ed to (F)ride ry on that ar row all of (G)fire ple right up in to (C)heav en.

And I (C)want ed to go a for ev โ€™ry man, ev or (Am)child, be ev โ€™ry moth er of chil

I want ed to (F)car ry the dreams all of all the (G)peo ple right up to the (C)stars.

en.

And I (G)hearts that can not be heard.

And for (C)all of the ones who live in fear,

and (Am)all of those who stand row a part,

my be ing (F)there ship would bring us a (G)lit tle step clos er to geth er.

They were fly ing for (F)me,

they were fly ing for ev โ€™ry one.

They were try ing to see

a bright er (G)day for each and ev โ€™ry one.

They gave us their (F)light, they gave us their (G)spir it and all they could (Am)be.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

(Am)And I (F)want ed to wish on the Milk (G)y Way

and dance up on a (G)fall ing star.

I want ed to (F)give my self and (Dm)free my self, en (F)join my self with it all.

Giv en the (C)me.

They were fly ing for (F)me,

they were fly ing for ev โ€™ry one.

They were try ing to see

a bright er (G)day for each and ev โ€™ry one.

They gave us their (F)light, they gave us their (G)spir it and all they could (Am)be.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

They were (G)fly ing for (C)me.

Flying For Me โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Flying For Me" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œFlying For Meโ€

Why does "Flying For Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Flying For Me".
What key is "Flying For Me" by John Denver played in?
Flying For Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Flying For Me"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Flying For Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Flying For Me"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Flying For Me"?
"Flying For Me" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Flying For Me"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Flying For Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Flying For Me"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.