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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"How It Feels To Fly" 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 D, 72 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 “How It Feels To Fly”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How It Feels To Fly"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "How It Feels To Fly". Key of D, 72 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.


