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Fireflies

John Legend & Pharrell Williams

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Fireflies by John Legend & Pharrell Williams in the key of C

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

Verse 1
Cm Ancestors’ Blood, There’s Iron In The Clay
G#maj7 We Trauma Bond, Survivor’s Pain
Fm Felt Our Way Through The Dark Where I Was Raised
G7 The Right Moves Made You Smart Where I Was Raised

Chorus
Fm Summertime Fireflies Light Up What CmLays In The Streets
Fm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your CmBusiness So We G7​
Get Away  Cm​
Get Away  Cm​

Verse 2
Cm The Projects Mean Process Where I Was Raised
G#maj7 Ain’t No Gettin’ Out, They’re Designed To Stay
Fm Where The Markets Ain’t Super, Process On Your Plate
G7 Then They Process You For Jail, Funeral Processions
Don’t Trust The Process, 

Chorus
I’m TFmelling You, Summertime Fireflies Light Up What CmLays In The Streets
Fm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your CmBusiness So WG7e
Cm Get Away, Get Away, Get Away
Yes, Get Away
G#maj7Get Away, Get Away, Get Away
Whoa, Get Away
FmGet Away, Get Away, Get Away
Whoa, Get Away
G7Get Away, Get Away, Get Away

Bridge
D#I, I’m A Candle In The Dark
C#And I Come From A Divine Spark
CmAnd I’m My Ancestor’s Thoughts
G7And Their Wildest Dreams, TC#heir Wildest Dreams
D#And I Finish Anything That I Start
C#And I, And I Hockey-Stick Every Chart
CmAnd I Know It’s Hard For Them To Handle That Part
G7But Here We Are, Look At Me,C# Look At Me, I’m ’Bout To Get Away-Ay-Ay

Outro
Right Outside Your Door Where I Was Raised G7​
They Would Go To War Where I Was RaisedFm​
Ain’t No 10, 5, 1-Year Plan Where I Was RaisedG7​
‘Cause A Random Back-And-Forth, You Could Die That DayFm​
 Where The Summertime Fireflies Light Up WhaCmt Lays In The Streets
Fm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your CmBusiness So WG7e
Whoa, Get CmAway
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Fireflies?

The chords for Fireflies are: Cm, G#maj7, Fm, G7, D#, C#

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: Cm, G#maj7, Fm, G7, D#, C#

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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