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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Learning To Fly" by Tom Petty in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Learning To Fly"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Learning To Fly" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.