Fireflies
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Fireflies by Marie Hines Tab
C Em
Fire on your back, Sky painted black
Am F
Guessing the turns fireflies burn '¦
(Interlude)
C Em Am F (x2)
(Verse)
C
Tiptoe in time
Em
Falling behind
Am
Losing your way
F
Learning to pray
C
Brilliant parade
Em
Blind masquerade
Am
Waltzing in place
F
Weaving through space
C Em Am F
[Refrão]C G
Flashes of light
Am F
Season the night
C G
Living is like
Am F
Chasing fireflies
C Em Am F
(Verse)
C
Twisting the proof
Em
Turning from youth
Am
Laughing at fate
F
Swinging too late
C
Loosening lips
Em
Lost battleships
Am
Fighting the lies
F
Burning inside
[Refrão]C G
Flashes of light
Am F
Season the night
C G
Living is like
Am F
Chasing fireflies
(Bridge)
C
A gallery of could-be's
Em
A library of should-be's
Am
A destiny of would-be's
F
Waiting at your door
C
The mystery of maybe's
Em
A history of save me's
Am
A risk worth taking
F
Waiting at your door
[Refrão]C G
Flashes of light
Am F
Season the night
C G
Living is like
Am F
Chasing fireflies
[Refrão]C G
Flashes of light
Am F
Season the night
C G
Living is like
Am F
Chasing fireflies
C Em Am F
C Em
Fire on your back, Sky painted black
Am F
Guessing the turns fireflies burn
How to play Fireflies
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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.