Other arrangements of Learning To Fly
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 (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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Learning To Fly" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Learning To Fly”
- Why does "Learning To Fly" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Learning To Fly".
- What key is "Learning To Fly" by Tom Petty 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Learning To Fly" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Learning To Fly"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Learning To Fly".
- Can I see all the notes in "Learning To Fly"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.