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Fireflies

John Legend & Pharrell Williams

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

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

Verse 1
Em Ancestors’ Blood, There’s Iron In The Clay
Cmaj7 We Trauma Bond, Survivor’s Pain
Am Felt Our Way Through The Dark Where I Was Raised
B7 The Right Moves Made You Smart Where I Was Raised

Chorus
Am Summertime Fireflies Light Up What EmLays In The Streets
Am We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your EmBusiness So We B7​
Get Away  Em​
Get Away  Em​

Verse 2
Em The Projects Mean Process Where I Was Raised
Cmaj7 Ain’t No Gettin’ Out, They’re Designed To Stay
Am Where The Markets Ain’t Super, Process On Your Plate
B7 Then They Process You For Jail, Funeral Processions
Don’t Trust The Process, 

Chorus
I’m TAmelling You, Summertime Fireflies Light Up What EmLays In The Streets
Am We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your EmBusiness So WB7e
Em Get Away, Get Away, Get Away
Yes, Get Away
Cmaj7Get Away, Get Away, Get Away
Whoa, Get Away
AmGet Away, Get Away, Get Away
Whoa, Get Away
B7Get Away, Get Away, Get Away

Bridge
GI, I’m A Candle In The Dark
FAnd I Come From A Divine Spark
EmAnd I’m My Ancestor’s Thoughts
B7And Their Wildest Dreams, TFheir Wildest Dreams
GAnd I Finish Anything That I Start
FAnd I, And I Hockey-Stick Every Chart
EmAnd I Know It’s Hard For Them To Handle That Part
B7But Here We Are, Look At Me,F Look At Me, I’m ’Bout To Get Away-Ay-Ay

Outro
Right Outside Your Door Where I Was Raised B7​
They Would Go To War Where I Was RaisedAm​
Ain’t No 10, 5, 1-Year Plan Where I Was RaisedB7​
‘Cause A Random Back-And-Forth, You Could Die That DayAm​
 Where The Summertime Fireflies Light Up WhaEmt Lays In The Streets
Am We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your EmBusiness So WB7e
Whoa, Get EmAway
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Fireflies?

The chords for Fireflies are: Em, Cmaj7, Am, B7, G, F

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: Em, Cmaj7, Am, B7, G, F

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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