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Fireflies

Owl City

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Fireflies by Owl City in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Electronic / Dance Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  A Dsus2   G  [x2]

Verse 1
  A    You Would Not BelievDsus2e Your Eyes       If TeGn Million Fireflies
  A    Lit Up The WoDsus2rld As I Fell AsleepG​
  A    'Cause They'd Fill The Open AiDsus2r       GAnd Leave Teardrops Everywhere
You'd ThinAk Me Rude But I Would JusDsus2t Stand And Stare             G​

Hook 1
  G    I'd Like To BmMake Myself Believe ThatAsus4 Planet Earth Turns SGlowly  D     F#m    G​
It's HarGd To Say That I'd Rather StDay Awake When I'mG Asleep       A  Bm​
'Cause EverytGhing Is Never As IDt Seems         E        D/F#​

Verse 2
  A    'Cause I'd Get A ThousaDsus2nd Hugs       From TGen Thousand Lightning Bugs
  A    As They Tried To Teach Dsus2Me How To Dance     G​
  A    A Foxtrot AbDsus2ove My Head       AG Sock Hop Beneath My Bed
A DiscAo Ball Is JustDsus2 Hanging By A Thread (ThreGad, Thread...)

Hook 2
  G    I'd Like To BmMake Myself Believe ThatAsus4 Planet Earth Turns GSlowlyD      F#m     G​
It's HarGd To Say That I'd Rather StDay Awake When I'mG Asleep         A  Bm​
'Cause EverytGhing Is Never As IDt Seems       (WAsus4hen I Fall Asleep) Bm​

Break
  G

Verse 3
  A    Leave My Door Open JuDsus2st A Crack (PlGease Take Me Away From Here)
  A    'Cause I Feel Like Such Dsus2An Insomniac (Please GTake Me Away From Here)
  A    Why Do I TiDsus2re Of Counting SheepG? (Please Take Me Away From Here)
  A    When I'm Far Too Tired ToDsus2 Fall Asleep   G​
  A    To Ten Million FirefliDsus2es      G       I'm Weird 'Cause I Hate Goodbyes
  A    I Got Misty EyeDsus2s As They Said FarewellG (Said Farewell)
  A    But I'll Know Where Several Dsus2Are       If GMy Dreams Get Real Bizarre
'Cause I SaveAd A Few And I Keep Them Dsus2In A Jar (Jar, Jar, GJar...)

Hook Ending [Cool Down]
  G    I'd Like To BmMake Myself Believe ThatAsus4 Planet Earth Turns SGlowly  D     F#m    G​
It's HarGd To Say That I'd Rather StDay Awake When I'mG Asleep         A  Bm​
'Cause EverytGhing Is Never As IDt Seems         Asus4        A​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Fireflies?

The chords for Fireflies are: A, Dsus2, G, Bm, Asus4, D, F#m, E, D/F#

What is the original key of Fireflies?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Fireflies?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

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 9 chords: A, Dsus2, G, Bm, Asus4, D, F#m, E, D/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 2000s. See more 2000s 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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