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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "If I Could Fly" by One Direction in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 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”
- Can I learn "If I Could Fly" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If I Could Fly" with hands-separate practice in F at 80 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Could Fly"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If I Could Fly" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "If I Could Fly"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If I Could Fly" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.