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Fireflies

John Legend & Pharrell Williams

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

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

Verse 1
Gm Ancestors’ Blood, There’s Iron In The Clay
D#maj7 We Trauma Bond, Survivor’s Pain
Cm Felt Our Way Through The Dark Where I Was Raised
D7 The Right Moves Made You Smart Where I Was Raised

Chorus
Cm Summertime Fireflies Light Up What GmLays In The Streets
Cm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your GmBusiness So We D7​
Get Away  Gm​
Get Away  Gm​

Verse 2
Gm The Projects Mean Process Where I Was Raised
D#maj7 Ain’t No Gettin’ Out, They’re Designed To Stay
Cm Where The Markets Ain’t Super, Process On Your Plate
D7 Then They Process You For Jail, Funeral Processions
Don’t Trust The Process, 

Chorus
I’m TCmelling You, Summertime Fireflies Light Up What GmLays In The Streets
Cm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your GmBusiness So WD7e
Gm Get Away, Get Away, Get Away
Yes, Get Away
D#maj7Get Away, Get Away, Get Away
Whoa, Get Away
CmGet Away, Get Away, Get Away
Whoa, Get Away
D7Get Away, Get Away, Get Away

Bridge
A#I, I’m A Candle In The Dark
G#And I Come From A Divine Spark
GmAnd I’m My Ancestor’s Thoughts
D7And Their Wildest Dreams, TG#heir Wildest Dreams
A#And I Finish Anything That I Start
G#And I, And I Hockey-Stick Every Chart
GmAnd I Know It’s Hard For Them To Handle That Part
D7But Here We Are, Look At Me,G# Look At Me, I’m ’Bout To Get Away-Ay-Ay

Outro
Right Outside Your Door Where I Was Raised D7​
They Would Go To War Where I Was RaisedCm​
Ain’t No 10, 5, 1-Year Plan Where I Was RaisedD7​
‘Cause A Random Back-And-Forth, You Could Die That DayCm​
 Where The Summertime Fireflies Light Up WhaGmt Lays In The Streets
Cm We Were Raised To Walk By, Just Mind Your GmBusiness So WD7e
Whoa, Get GmAway
Also available in: Am (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Fireflies?

The chords for Fireflies are: Gm, D#maj7, Cm, D7, A#, G#

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: Gm, D#maj7, Cm, D7, A#, G#

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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