Learn "IF I COULD FLY" by One Direction on Piano

Master "IF I COULD FLY" by One Direction with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 80 BPM.

Lyrics

If I could fly, I’d be com in’ (Bb)right (F)back (Gm)home (F)to you. I think I (F)might but give up ev ’ry (Bb)thing, (F)just (Gm)ask (F)me to. Pay at ten tion, I (Bbsus2)hope that you lis ten, ’cause I let my (C)guard down. Right now I’m com (Bbsus2)plete ly de fense less. For your eyes (Bb)on ly, I (C)show you my heart for when you’re (Bb)lone ly and for (C)get who you are. I’m miss in’ (Bb)half of me (A7)when we’re a part. Now you (Bb)know me, for your eyes (Bbsus2)on ly, for your eyes (Bb)on ly. I’ve got scars, e ven though they (Bb)can’t (F)al (Gm)ways (F)be seen. And pain gets (F)hard, but now you’re here and (Bb)I (F)don’t (Gm)feel (F)a thing. Pay at ten tion, I (Bbsus2)hope that you lis ten, ’cause I let my (C)guard down. Right now I’m com (Bbsus2)plete ly de fense less. For your eyes (Bb)on ly, I (C)show you my heart for when you’re (Bb)lone ly and for (C)get who you are. I’m miss in’ (Bb)half of me (A7)when we’re a part. Now you (Bb)know me, for your eyes (Bbsus2)on ly, for your eyes (Bb)on ly. I’ve got (Bb)on ly, for your eyes (Bb)on ly. I can feel your (Bb)heart in side of mine. I feel it, I feel it. I’ve been go in’ (Bb)out of my mind, I feel it, I feel it. Know that I’m just (Bb)wast in’ time and I hope that you don’t (F)run from me. For your eyes (Bb)on ly, I (C)show you my heart for when you’re (Bb)lone ly and for (C)get who you are. I’m miss in’ (Bb)half of me (A7)when we’re a part. (F)Now you (Bb)know me, for (F)your eyes (Bb)on ly. For your eyes (Bbsus2)on (F)ly, for your eyes (Bb)on (F)ly, for your eyes (Bbsus2)on ly.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Bb
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "If I Could Fly" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.