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Fireflies

Owl City

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Electronic / Dance Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G Csus2   F  [x2]

Verse 1
  G    You Would Not BelievCsus2e Your Eyes       If TeFn Million Fireflies
  G    Lit Up The WoCsus2rld As I Fell AsleepF​
  G    'Cause They'd Fill The Open AiCsus2r       FAnd Leave Teardrops Everywhere
You'd ThinGk Me Rude But I Would JusCsus2t Stand And Stare             F​

Hook 1
  F    I'd Like To AmMake Myself Believe ThatGsus4 Planet Earth Turns SFlowly  C     Em   F​
It's HarFd To Say That I'd Rather StCay Awake When I'mF Asleep       G  Am​
'Cause EverytFhing Is Never As ICt Seems         D        C/E​

Verse 2
  G    'Cause I'd Get A ThousaCsus2nd Hugs       From TFen Thousand Lightning Bugs
  G    As They Tried To Teach Csus2Me How To Dance     F​
  G    A Foxtrot AbCsus2ove My Head       AF Sock Hop Beneath My Bed
A DiscGo Ball Is JustCsus2 Hanging By A Thread (ThreFad, Thread...)

Hook 2
  F    I'd Like To AmMake Myself Believe ThatGsus4 Planet Earth Turns FSlowlyC      Em    F​
It's HarFd To Say That I'd Rather StCay Awake When I'mF Asleep         G  Am​
'Cause EverytFhing Is Never As ICt Seems       (WGsus4hen I Fall Asleep) Am​

Break
  F

Verse 3
  G    Leave My Door Open JuCsus2st A Crack (PlFease Take Me Away From Here)
  G    'Cause I Feel Like Such Csus2An Insomniac (Please FTake Me Away From Here)
  G    Why Do I TiCsus2re Of Counting SheepF? (Please Take Me Away From Here)
  G    When I'm Far Too Tired ToCsus2 Fall Asleep   F​
  G    To Ten Million FirefliCsus2es      F       I'm Weird 'Cause I Hate Goodbyes
  G    I Got Misty EyeCsus2s As They Said FarewellF (Said Farewell)
  G    But I'll Know Where Several Csus2Are       If FMy Dreams Get Real Bizarre
'Cause I SaveGd A Few And I Keep Them Csus2In A Jar (Jar, Jar, FJar...)

Hook Ending [Cool Down]
  F    I'd Like To AmMake Myself Believe ThatGsus4 Planet Earth Turns SFlowly  C     Em   F​
It's HarFd To Say That I'd Rather StCay Awake When I'mF Asleep         G  Am​
'Cause EverytFhing Is Never As ICt Seems         Gsus4        G​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fireflies?

The chords for Fireflies are: G, Csus2, F, Am, Gsus4, C, Em, D, C/E

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: G, Csus2, F, Am, Gsus4, C, Em, D, C/E

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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