Firefly
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NO CAPO
INTRO
Am F C G (x2)
verse 1
Am
Face down lying there on the pavement?
F
Your head’s spinning and you wonder where your faith went
C G
Your heart’s heavy and you don’t what to say
Am
I know it’s hard ‘cause you’re trying to believe it
F
So close your eyes and maybe you can see it
C G
There’s a blue sky just beyond the gray
Chorus
Am
You were born to fly
F
Like a firefly, like a firefly
C G
Lightin’ up the sky, lightin’ up the sky
Am
You were made to soar
F
You were made for more, you were made for more
C G
You were born to fly, you were born to fly
verse 2
Am
I know the tears are weighing you down
F
It’s hard to breathe, but you just gotta let it out
C G
Don’t fear love is here when you cry
Am
Right now in your moment of weakness
F
Right now as you’re falling into pieces
C G
Right not you only gotta realize
Chorus
Am
You were born to fly
F
Like a firefly, like a firefly
C G
Lightin’ up the sky, lightin’ up the sky
Am
You were made to soar
F
You were made for more, you were made for more
C G
You were born to fly, you were born to fly
BRIDGE
F
When your heart breaks
Am
You’ve had all you can take
G
Hold on, hold on
F
The darkest moment comes
Am
Just before the dawn
G
Hold on, hold on
Pre-Chorus
Am
Right now in your moment of weakness
F
Right now as you’re falling into pieces
C G
Right not you only gotta realize
Chorus
Am
You were born to fly
F
Like a firefly, like a firefly
C G
Lightin’ up the sky, lightin’ up the sky
Am
You were made to soar
F
You were made for more, you were made for more
C G
You were born to fly, you were born to fly
OUTRO
Am F C G (x2)
How to play Firefly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.