Butterfly Fly Away
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C
You tucked me in
C
Turn out the light
F
Kept me safe
Am
And sound at night
C C G
Little girls depend on things like that
C
Brushed my teeth
C
And combed my hair
F Am
Had to drive me everywhere
C C G
You were always there when I looked bad
F C
You had to do it all alone
F
Make a living
C
And make a home
C C G
Must of been as hard as it could´ve be
F C
And when I couldn´t sleep at night
F C
Scared things wouldn´t turn out right
C C
You would hold my hand
F
And sing to me
C C
Catipillar in the tree
F F
How you wonder who you'll be
Am
Can't go far
C G
But you can always dream
C C
Wish you may and wish you might
F
Don't you worry
Am
Hold on tight
C
I Promise you
C G
There will come a day
C C
Butterfly fly away
(Butterfly fly away)
F
Got you're wings
Am
Now you can stay
C
Take those dreams
C G
And make them all come true
C C
Butterfly fly away
F Am
You've been waiting for this day
C C G
All along you know just what to do
C
Butterfly
C
Butterfly
C
Butterfly
( F G ) C
Butterfly fly away
( F G ) C
Butterfly fly away
( F G ) C
Butterfly fly away
How to play Butterfly Fly Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.