(C)I can’t stand to fly.
(Am7)I’m not that na ive.
(C)I’m just out to find
the (Am7)bet ter part of me.
I’m more than a bird.
I’m more than a plane.
More than some pret ty face be side (F)a train.
And it’s not eas y
to be
(Fsus2)me.
(C)Wish that I could cry.
Fall up on my knees.
Find a way to lie
’bout a home I’ll nev er see.
It may sound ab surd,
but don’t be na ive.
E ven he roes have the right (F)to bleed.
I may be dis turbed,
but won’t you con cede
e ven he roes have the right (F)to dream?
And it’s not eas y
to be
(Fsus2)me.
(Am)Up, up and a way, a way from me.
Well it’s all right,
you can all sleep sound to night.
I’m not cra zy
or an y thing.
(C)I can’t stand to fly.
(Am7)I’m not that na ive.
(C)Men weren’t meant to ride
with clouds be tween their knees.
I’m on ly a man
in a sil ly red (G5)sheet, dig ging for kryp ton ite on this one way street.
On ly a man
in a fun ny red (G5)sheet, look ing for spe cial things in side (F)of me, in side of me,
in side of me.
Yeah, in side of me,
in side
of me.
I’m on ly a man
in a fun ny red (G5)sheet.
I’m on ly a man look ing for a dream.
I’m on ly a man in a fun ny red (G5)sheet and it’s not eas y,
(Fsus2)ooh, ooh, ooh.
It’s not (C)eas y
(G)to be
(C)me.
Superman by Five For Fighting
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with a wider-than-usual chord palette — nine chords sounds like a lot, but most of them share common tones, so your left hand stays anchored more than you'd expect.
Pay special attention to the F–Fsus2 and Am–Am7 shifts: those are just one finger lifting or dropping, so keep your hand shape steady and let a single finger do the work.
The trickiest transition will likely be moving between G (or Gpow) and Dm — practice that switch slowly, hands separate, until your left hand finds it without looking.
At 100 BPM the rhythm has a gentle forward push, so resist the urge to rush through chord changes; use the sustain pedal briefly on each change to cover any gap while your fingers reposition.
I'd suggest looping the verse progression at about 70 BPM first, then bumping up in small increments.
Once the chorus feels automatic, play the whole piece through and focus on dynamics — this song really comes alive when you lean into the louder sections and pull back on the verses.
By the end, you'll have a much stronger feel for moving between major, minor, and suspended chords in the key of C, which is a skill that transfers to dozens of other pop songs.
About “Superman”
- What key is "Superman" in?
- "Superman" by Five For Fighting is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Superman" 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 "Superman" 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 "Superman"?
- This arrangement of "Superman" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dm, F, Fsus2, G, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Superman" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?
- Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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