Fireflies Of Montreal
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Verse
C E
Ripple in the midnight clouds
F C
No stars on the horizon
C E
Flicker from an old street light
F C
Attracts the moths who claim the night
C E
Satellites that pass overhead
F C
In the rib caged sky
C E
If they stop, we’re good as dead
F C
So then what good am I
Chorus
E F
‘Cause I’ve heard from encounters with the past
Dm G
The creatures gentle glowing never lasts
E C
So won’t someone tell me after all
F G C
What happened to the fireflies of Montreal
Verse
C E
Darkness in the alleyway
F C
At least for some
C E
In the sixties flew away
F C
Left a few, now there are none
Chorus
E F
But I’ve heard from encounters with the past
Dm G
The creatures gentle glowing never lasts
E C
So won’t someone tell me after all
F G C
What happened to the fireflies of Montreal
How to play Fireflies Of Montreal
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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.