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Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Learning To Fly" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers 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 C, 110 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 “Learning To Fly”
- Can I learn "Learning To 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 "Learning To Fly" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
- What key is "Learning To Fly" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
- Learning To Fly is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Learning To Fly"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Learning To 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 "Learning To Fly"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Learning To Fly"?
- "Learning To Fly" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Learning To Fly"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Learning To 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 "Learning To Fly" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Learning To 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. "Learning To Fly" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.