Well, I (F)start ed (C)out
down a (F)dirt y (C)road.
(F)Start ed (C)out
(F)all a (C)lone.
And the (F)sun went (C)down
as I (F)crossed the (C)hill,
and the (C)town lit up,
and the (F)world got (C)still.
I’m (F)learn ing to (C)fly
but I (F)ain’t got (C)wings.
(F)Com ing (C)down
is the (F)hard est (C)thing.
Well, the (F)good ol’ (C)days
may I (F)not re (C)turn
and the (C)rocks might melt
and the (F)sea may (C)burn.
I’m (F)learn ing to (C)fly
but a (F)round the (C)clouds.
(F)What goes (C)up
is the (F)must come (C)down.
Well, the
Well, (F)some say (C)life
will (F)beat you (C)down
and (F)break your (C)heart,
when (F)steal your (C)crown.
So, I (F)start ed (C)out
for (F)God knows (C)where.
I (F)guess I’ll (C)know
when (F)I get (C)there.
So, I
I’m
I’m (F)learn ing to (C)fly
but I (F)ain’t got (C)wings.
(F)Com ing (C)down
is the (F)hard est (C)thing.
I’m (F)learn ing to (C)fly,
a (F)round the (C)clouds.
(F)What goes (C)up
(F)must come (C)down.
I’m (F)learn ing to (C)fly.
I’m (F)learn ing to (C)fly.
I’m (F)learn ing to (C)fly.
Learning To Fly by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Learning To Fly”
- What key is "Learning To Fly" in?
- "Learning To Fly" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Learning To Fly" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Learning To Fly" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Learning To Fly"?
- This arrangement of "Learning To Fly" uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Learning To Fly" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
- Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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