What key is "Learning To Fly" in?

"Learning To Fly" by Tom Petty is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Learning To Fly" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

How long does it take to learn "Learning To Fly" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?

Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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 (F)town lit (C)up,

the 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 (C)hard est thing.

Well, the (F)good ol’ (C)days

may I (F)not re (C)turn

and the (F)rocks may (C)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 (C)must come down.

Well, the

Well, (F)some say (C)life

will (F)beat you (C)down

and (F)break your (C)heart,

(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

(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

but a (F)round the (C)clouds.

(F)What goes (C)up

is the (F)must come (C)down.

I’m

Learning To Fly by Tom Petty

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Learning To Fly" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Learning To Fly" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?: Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.