If I Could Fly

by One Direction
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
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.

If I Could Fly — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "If I Could Fly" by One Direction in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 80 BPM.

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

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About “If I Could Fly”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "If I Could Fly"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "If I Could Fly" by One Direction played in?
If I Could Fly is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Could Fly"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Could Fly" 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 "If I Could Fly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Could Fly"?
"If I Could Fly" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If I Could Fly"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F, Gm.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "If I Could Fly" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.