Fireflies (acoustic)
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Capo on 3rd fret
C G
You would not believe your eyes
Am F
If ten million fireflies
C G Am
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
C G
Cuz they'd fill the open air
Am F
And leave tear-drops everywhere
C G Am F
You'd think me rude but I'd just stand and stare
[Refrão]Am C G
I'd like to make myself believe
F C G Am
That planet earth turns slowly
F C F G Am
Its hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Am C G
Cuz everything is never as it seems
C G
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
Am F
From ten thousand lightning bugs
C G Am F
As they tried to teach me how to dance
C G
A foxtrot above my head
Am F
A sock hop beneath my bed
C G F
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread
[Refrão]Am C G
I'd like to make myself believe
F C G Am
That planet earth turns slowly
F C F G Am
Its hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Am C G
Cuz everything is never as it seems
C G Am
Leave my door open just a crack
F C
(Please take me away from here)
G Am
'Cause I feel like such an insomniac
F C
(Please take me away from here)
G Am
Why do I tire of counting sheep
F C
(Please take me away from here)
G Am Fm
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep
C G
To ten million fireflies
Am F
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
C G Am F
I got misty eyes as they said farewell
C G
But I'll know where several are
Am F
If my dreams get real bizarre
C G Am F
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar
Am C G
I'd like to make myself believe
F C G Am
That planet earth turns slowly
F C F G Am
Its hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Am C G
Cuz everything is never as it seems
Am C G
I'd like to make myself believe
F C G Am
That planet earth turns slowly
F C F G Am
Its hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
C G Am F C
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams
How to play Fireflies (acoustic)
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 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.