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Fireflies

Owl City

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Electronic / Dance Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  E Asus2   D  [x2]

Verse 1
  E    You Would Not BelievAsus2e Your Eyes       If TeDn Million Fireflies
  E    Lit Up The WoAsus2rld As I Fell AsleepD​
  E    'Cause They'd Fill The Open AiAsus2r       DAnd Leave Teardrops Everywhere
You'd ThinEk Me Rude But I Would JusAsus2t Stand And Stare             D​

Hook 1
  D    I'd Like To F#mMake Myself Believe That Esus4Planet Earth Turns SlDowly   A     C#m    D​
It's HarDd To Say That I'd Rather StAay Awake When I'mD Asleep       E  F#m​
'Cause EverytDhing Is Never As IAt Seems         B        A/C#​

Verse 2
  E    'Cause I'd Get A ThousaAsus2nd Hugs       From TDen Thousand Lightning Bugs
  E    As They Tried To Teach Asus2Me How To Dance     D​
  E    A Foxtrot AbAsus2ove My Head       AD Sock Hop Beneath My Bed
A DiscEo Ball Is JustAsus2 Hanging By A Thread (ThreDad, Thread...)

Hook 2
  D    I'd Like To F#mMake Myself Believe That Esus4Planet Earth Turns SDlowly A      C#m     D​
It's HarDd To Say That I'd Rather StAay Awake When I'mD Asleep         E  F#m​
'Cause EverytDhing Is Never As IAt Seems       (WEsus4hen I Fall Asleep) F#m​

Break
  D

Verse 3
  E    Leave My Door Open JuAsus2st A Crack (PlDease Take Me Away From Here)
  E    'Cause I Feel Like Such Asus2An Insomniac (Please DTake Me Away From Here)
  E    Why Do I TiAsus2re Of Counting SheepD? (Please Take Me Away From Here)
  E    When I'm Far Too Tired ToAsus2 Fall Asleep   D​
  E    To Ten Million FirefliAsus2es      D       I'm Weird 'Cause I Hate Goodbyes
  E    I Got Misty EyeAsus2s As They Said FarewellD (Said Farewell)
  E    But I'll Know Where Several Asus2Are       If DMy Dreams Get Real Bizarre
'Cause I SaveEd A Few And I Keep Them Asus2In A Jar (Jar, Jar, DJar...)

Hook Ending [Cool Down]
  D    I'd Like To F#mMake Myself Believe That Esus4Planet Earth Turns SlDowly   A     C#m    D​
It's HarDd To Say That I'd Rather StAay Awake When I'mD Asleep         E  F#m​
'Cause EverytDhing Is Never As IAt Seems         Esus4        E​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fireflies?

The chords for Fireflies are: E, Asus2, D, F#m, Esus4, A, C#m, B, A/C#

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: E, Asus2, D, F#m, Esus4, A, C#m, B, A/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 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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