Butterfly
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Intro: Asus2 E/G# F#m7 Fmaj7 Gadd9 D A
Dsus2 E/G# Amaj7/C#
When you love someone so deeply they become your life
Dsus2 E/G# Amaj7/C#
It's easy to succumb to overwhelming fears inside
Dsus2 E/G# F#m7
Blindly I imagined I could keep you under glass
G D Dsus2
Now I understand to hold you I must open up my hands
A
And watch you rise
A Asus2 E/G#
Spread your wings and prepare to fly
F#m7
For you have become a butterfly
Fmaj7 G A
Fly abandonedly into the sun
Asus2 E/G# F#m7
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
Fmaj7 G
So spread your wings and fly
D A
Butterfly
Dsus2 E/G# Amaj7/C#
I have learned that beauty has to flourish in the light
Dsus2 E/G# Amaj7/C#
Wild horses run unbridled or their spirit dies
Dsus2 E/G# F#m7
You have given me the courage to be all that I can
G D
And I truly feel your heart will lead you back to me
Dsus2 A
When you're ready to land
A Asus2 E/G#
Spread your wings and prepare to fly
F#m7
For you have become a butterfly
Fmaj7 G A
Fly abandonedly into the sun
Asus2 E/G# F#m7
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
Fmaj7 G
So spread your wings and fly
D A
Butterfly
C#7 F#m
I can't pretend these tears aren't over flowing steadily
C#7 F#m
I can't prevent this hurt from almost overtaking me
F/G G C/G Am7 Bbmaj7
But I will stand and say goodbye for you'll never be mine
E7sus4 A
Until you know the way it feels to fly
A Asus2 E/G#
Spread your wings and prepare to fly
F#m7
For you have become a butterfly
Fmaj7 G A
Fly abandonedly into the sun
Asus2 E/G# F#m7
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
Fmaj7 G
So spread your wings and fly
D A
Butterfly
A Asus2 E/G#
Spread your wings and prepare to fly
F#m7
For you have become a butterfly
Fmaj7 G A
Fly abandonedly into the sun
Asus2 E/G# F#m7
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
Fmaj7/C G
So spread your wings and fly
D A
Butterfly
Fmaj7 Gadd9 D
So flutter through the sky
Asus2 E/G# F#m7
Butterfly, fly
Fmaj7 Gadd9 D
Spread your wings and fly
A
Butterfly
How to play Butterfly
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus2. 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.