Flying Without Wings

by Ruben Studdard
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y’s look ing for that (Ab)some thing.

One thing that makes it all com (Fm7)plete.

You’ll find it in the strang est (Db)plac es.

Plac es you nev er knew it could (Bbm7)be.

Some find it in the fac es of their (Ab)chil dren.

Some find it in their lov er’s eyes.

Who can de ny the joy it brings?

When you find that spe cial (Eb7sus)thing

you’re (Eb7)fly ing with out (Ab)wings.

Some find it shar (CN.C.)ing ev ’ry (Ab)morn ing,

Some in their sol i tar y (Fm7)lives.

You’ll find it in the words of (Db)oth ers.

A sim ple line can (Fm7)make you laugh or (Bbm7)cry.

You’ll find it in the deep est (Ab)friend ships.

The kind you cher ish all your (Fm7)life.

And when you know how much that means

you’ve found that spe cial (Eb7sus)thing.

You’re (Eb7)fly ing with out (Ab)wings.

So im (Bbm7)pos (Ab)si (Db)ble

as they may (Eb)seem,

you’ve got to (Fm7)fight for (Eb)ev ’ry (Ab)dream.

’Cause (Eb)who’s (Ab6)to (Db)know

which one you let (Dbm)go

(D)would have (Eb7sus)made

you com (Eb)plete?

But for (Db)me it’s wak ing up be (Ab)side you, yeah,

to watch the sun rise on your face.

To know that I can say I

love (Db)you

at an y (Fm7)giv en time or place,

oh.

It’s the lit tle things that on ly (Ab)I know.

Those are the (G)things that make you mine, all mine.

And it’s the fly ing with out (Db)wings, ’cause you’re my spe cial (Eb7sus)thing.

I’m fly ing with out (Ab)wings.

You’re the place my life be (Db)gins

and you’ll be (Bb7)where it (Eb7sus)ends.

I’m fly ing with out (Db)wings

and that’s the joy it brings.

I’m (CN.C.)fly ing with out

wings.

Flying Without Wings — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Flying Without Wings" by Ruben Studdard: 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 Ab, 85 BPM.

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

About “Flying Without Wings”

What key is "Flying Without Wings" by Ruben Studdard played in?
Flying Without Wings 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 "Flying Without Wings"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Flying Without Wings" 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 "Flying Without Wings"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Flying Without Wings"?
"Flying Without Wings" was originally performed by Ruben Studdard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Flying Without Wings"?
This arrangement uses 25 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Ab9, Absus4, Bb, Bb7, Bbm7, +17 more.
What other songs by Ruben Studdard can I play here?
Try "Flying Without Wings". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Flying Without Wings" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Flying Without Wings" by Ruben Studdard. 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 "Flying Without Wings" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Flying Without Wings" 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.