Wildflowers

by Tom Petty
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You be (F)long a (C)mong the wild (F)flow ers.

You be (F)long in a (C)boat out at (F)sea.

Sail a (F)way,

(C)kill off the (F)hours.

You be (F)long some (C)where you feel (F)free.

Run a (F)way,

(C)find you a (F)lov er.

Go a (F)way some (C)where all bright and new.

I have (F)seen the (C)no of (F)oth er

who com (F)pares in that (C)home by with (F)you.

You be (F)long a (C)mong the wild (F)flow ers.

You be (F)long in a (C)boat out at sea.

You be (F)long with your (C)love on your (F)arm.

ry.

You be (F)long some where (C)you feel (F)free.

(C)you feel (F)free.

You be (F)long some where (C)you feel (F)free.

Wildflowers by Tom Petty

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable moving through five chords in the key of B♭ — Bb, C, Dm, F, and G — at a gentle 88 BPM that gives you real breathing room.

Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern, alternating a low root note with a higher chord tone, which means keeping a steady, relaxed pulse is more important than speed.

Start hands-separate: get that left-hand pattern smooth and almost automatic before layering in the melody.

The trickiest moment for most students is the shift between Bb and C — they sit right next to each other, and at first your fingers will want to fumble the transition, so loop just those two bars slowly until the hand shape change feels natural.

Watch for the G chord as well; it's the one that pops up least often, and students tend to hesitate right before it.

Use a little sustain pedal on each chord change to keep the peaceful, legato feel alive, but lift cleanly so it doesn't blur.

This is the piece that will build your confidence with left-hand independence — once that oompah pattern locks in here, you'll carry it into dozens of other songs.

About “Wildflowers

What key is "Wildflowers" in?
"Wildflowers" by Tom Petty is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Wildflowers" 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 "Wildflowers" 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 "Wildflowers"?
This arrangement of "Wildflowers" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Wildflowers" 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.

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