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Fireflies

John Legend & Pharrell Williams

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Fireflies by John Legend & Pharrell Williams

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Am Get Away
Am Get Away
Am Get Away
Am Get Away

Verse 1
Am Ancestors’ Blood, There’s Iron In The Clay
Fmaj7 We Trauma Bond, Survivor’s Pain
Dm Felt Our Way Through The Dark Where I Was Raised
E7 The Right Moves Made You Smart Where I Was Raised

Chorus
Dm Summertime Fireflies Light Up What AmLays In The Streets
Dm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your AmBusiness So We E7​
Get Away  Am​
Get Away  Am​

Verse 2
Am The Projects Mean Process Where I Was Raised
Fmaj7 Ain’t No Gettin’ Out, They’re Designed To Stay
Dm Where The Markets Ain’t Super, Process On Your Plate
E7 Then They Process You For Jail, Funeral Processions
Don’t Trust The Process, 

Chorus
I’m TDmelling You, Summertime Fireflies Light Up What AmLays In The Streets
Dm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your AmBusiness So WE7e
Am Get Away, Get Away, Get Away
Yes, Get Away
Fmaj7Get Away, Get Away, Get Away
Whoa, Get Away
DmGet Away, Get Away, Get Away
Whoa, Get Away
E7Get Away, Get Away, Get Away

Bridge
CI, I’m A Candle In The Dark
BbAnd I Come From A Divine Spark
AmAnd I’m My Ancestor’s Thoughts
E7And Their Wildest Dreams, TBbheir Wildest Dreams
CAnd I Finish Anything That I Start
BbAnd I, And I Hockey-Stick Every Chart
AmAnd I Know It’s Hard For Them To Handle That Part
E7But Here We Are, Look At Me,Bb Look At Me, I’m ’Bout To Get Away-Ay-Ay

Outro
Right Outside Your Door Where I Was Raised E7​
They Would Go To War Where I Was RaisedDm​
Ain’t No 10, 5, 1-Year Plan Where I Was RaisedE7​
‘Cause A Random Back-And-Forth, You Could Die That DayDm​
 Where The Summertime Fireflies Light Up WhaAmt Lays In The Streets
Dm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your AmBusiness So WE7e
Whoa, Get AmAway
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Fireflies?

The chords for Fireflies are: Am, Fmaj7, Dm, E7, C, Bb

What is the original key of Fireflies?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Fireflies?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Fireflies in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Fireflies be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Fireflies on ukulele?

Chord Fireflies can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Fireflies?

Fireflies uses 6 chords: Am, Fmaj7, Dm, E7, C, Bb

What is the easiest way to play Fireflies?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Fireflies released in?

Fireflies was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Fireflies?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Fireflies to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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