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Fireflies

Owl City

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Electronic / Dance Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  D Gsus2   C  [x2]

Verse 1
  D    You Would Not BelievGsus2e Your Eyes       If TeCn Million Fireflies
  D    Lit Up The WoGsus2rld As I Fell AsleepC​
  D    'Cause They'd Fill The Open AiGsus2r       CAnd Leave Teardrops Everywhere
You'd ThinDk Me Rude But I Would JusGsus2t Stand And Stare             C​

Hook 1
  C    I'd Like To EmMake Myself Believe ThatDsus4 Planet Earth Turns SClowly  G     Bm   C​
It's HarCd To Say That I'd Rather StGay Awake When I'mC Asleep       D  Em​
'Cause EverytChing Is Never As IGt Seems         A        G/B​

Verse 2
  D    'Cause I'd Get A ThousaGsus2nd Hugs       From TCen Thousand Lightning Bugs
  D    As They Tried To Teach Gsus2Me How To Dance     C​
  D    A Foxtrot AbGsus2ove My Head       AC Sock Hop Beneath My Bed
A DiscDo Ball Is JustGsus2 Hanging By A Thread (ThreCad, Thread...)

Hook 2
  C    I'd Like To EmMake Myself Believe ThatDsus4 Planet Earth Turns CSlowlyG      Bm    C​
It's HarCd To Say That I'd Rather StGay Awake When I'mC Asleep         D  Em​
'Cause EverytChing Is Never As IGt Seems       (WDsus4hen I Fall Asleep) Em​

Break
  C

Verse 3
  D    Leave My Door Open JuGsus2st A Crack (PlCease Take Me Away From Here)
  D    'Cause I Feel Like Such Gsus2An Insomniac (Please CTake Me Away From Here)
  D    Why Do I TiGsus2re Of Counting SheepC? (Please Take Me Away From Here)
  D    When I'm Far Too Tired ToGsus2 Fall Asleep   C​
  D    To Ten Million FirefliGsus2es      C       I'm Weird 'Cause I Hate Goodbyes
  D    I Got Misty EyeGsus2s As They Said FarewellC (Said Farewell)
  D    But I'll Know Where Several Gsus2Are       If CMy Dreams Get Real Bizarre
'Cause I SaveDd A Few And I Keep Them Gsus2In A Jar (Jar, Jar, CJar...)

Hook Ending [Cool Down]
  C    I'd Like To EmMake Myself Believe ThatDsus4 Planet Earth Turns SClowly  G     Bm   C​
It's HarCd To Say That I'd Rather StGay Awake When I'mC Asleep         D  Em​
'Cause EverytChing Is Never As IGt Seems         Dsus4        D​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fireflies?

The chords for Fireflies are: D, Gsus2, C, Em, Dsus4, G, Bm, A, G/B

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: D, Gsus2, C, Em, Dsus4, G, Bm, A, G/B

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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