How It Feels To Fly

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

Have you ev er felt so strong

but that it made you feel were weak?

Long days, ing long ’ry nights, and you just n’lly can’t (Gmaj7)sleep.

Have you ev er been of so sure

that it gave you cold feet,

got cha float ing on air, you can feel your heart (CN.C.)beat?

up off the ground.

Say, Well, I’ve nev er known this feel ing, nev er; now I hope it stays and lasts for ev er.

I

am rid ing high.

Don’t wan na come down;

hope my (Gmaj7)wings don’t fail me now.

And if I

can touch the sky,

I’d risk the fall

just to (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, Say (Bm7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

yeah, Say (A)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.)

Have you ev er felt so lost,

but did n’t know till you were found?

Long Look ing ev ’ry where that you fi n’lly see (Gmaj7)now.

In a room er full of peo ple,

feel like no one’s a round;

got cha got ing your head in the clouds and your (CN.C.)feet up off the ground.

Say, Well, I nev er knew this feel ing, nev er; now I hope it stays and lasts for ev er.

I

am rid ing high.

Don’t wan na come down;

hope my (Gmaj7)wings don’t fail me now.

And if I

can touch the sky,

I’d risk the fall

just to (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (Bm7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

yeah, Say (A)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.)

We get to go...

ev

(D)er.)

Fly,

(Bm7)high er, fly,

(A)high er, fly,

(Gmaj7)high.

I

am rid ing high.

Don’t wan na come down;

hope my (Gmaj7)wings don’t fail me now.

And if I

can touch the sky,

I’d risk the fall

just to (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

I

am rid ing high.

Don’t wan na come down;

hope my (Gmaj7)wings don’t fail me now.

And if I

can touch the sky,

I’d risk the fall

just to (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

I

am rid ing (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, for ev

(D)er.)

How It Feels To Fly — Piano Lead Sheet

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"How It Feels To Fly" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 72 BPM.

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

About “How It Feels To Fly”

Where are the chord symbols for "How It Feels To Fly" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "How It Feels To Fly" is in D.
What key is "How It Feels To Fly" by Alicia Keys played in?
How It Feels To Fly is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How It Feels To Fly"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How It Feels To Fly" 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 "How It Feels To Fly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How It Feels To Fly"?
"How It Feels To Fly" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How It Feels To Fly"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Ab, Bm7, C, D, Gmaj7.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "How It Feels To Fly" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "How It Feels To Fly" is in the key of D at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "How It Feels To Fly"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.