Fireflies
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[Intro]
A F#m G Bm (x2)
[Verse 1]
A F#m
Out in the light, lost summer night
G Bm
Everyone wants to dance in the firelight
A F#m
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah)
G Bm
(Ah-ah-ah-ah)
A F#m
The night as long as we like
G Bm
All the innocence of youth in the firelight
A F#m
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah)
G Bm
(Ah-ah-ah-ah)
[Chorus]
A F#m
Long gone days, catch 'em while you can
G Bm
Everyone wants to fly with the fireflies
A F#m G Bm
[Verse 3]
A F#m
Edge of the night, a thousand lights
G Bm
Moments like these burn in the firelight
A F#m
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah)
G Bm
(Ah-ah-ah-ah)
A F#m
We'll stay as long as we like
G Bm
Days of our youth lost in the firelight
A F#m
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah)
G Bm
(Ah-ah-ah-ah)
[Chorus]
A F#m
Long gone days, catch 'em while you can
G Bm
Everyone wants to fly with the fireflies
A F#m G Bm
[Bridge]
D Bm F#m
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
D Bm F#m
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah)
A F#m G Bm
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
A F#m G Bm
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah)
[Chorus]
A F#m
Long gone days, catch 'em while you can
G Bm
Everyone wants to fly with the fireflies
A F#m
Long gone days, catch 'em while you can
G Bm
Everyone wants to fly with the fireflies
A F#m
Long gone days, catch 'em while you can
G Bm
Everyone wants to fly with the fireflies
A F#m
Long gone days, catch 'em while you can
G Bm
Everyone wants to fly with the fireflies
[Outro]
A F#m G Bm
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
A F#m G
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
How to play Fireflies
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 A. 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.