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Fireflies chords by
Rhett Miller
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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You looked
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like my mother
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Did when she was 19, not afraid to die
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I started plannin' our future
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But you were just 19, still a firefly
Verse 2
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You got terrible vision
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You shoulda seen I was leavin'
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A

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when I first appeared
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I got bit by the footlights
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I got caught in the headlights

in any place but here
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Verse 3
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Bm
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Never say you'll never leave
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'Cause you'll never know 'til you try
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In a jar fireflies
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Only last for one night,
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only last for one night
Verse 4
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Trains roll like gamblers
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in slow mo
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Tryin' to find good luck when
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they couldn't find love
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Oh yeah, and I'm gonna sleep
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on the train tracks
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It's gonna be a peaceful night then it's

gonna get rough
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Verse 5
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Bm
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Never say you'll never leave
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'Cause you'll never know 'til you try
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In a jar fireflies
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Only last for one night,
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only last for one night
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I must have had a
Verse 6
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reason for leavin'
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Not one I could see
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I must have had a reason for leavin'
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It must have been me,
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it must have been me
Verse 7
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You looked like my mother
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Did when she was 19, not afraid to die
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For the last time I'm not your mother
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And I was only
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19, I'm still a firefly

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Fireflies by Rhett Miller is F major.

The primary chords used in Fireflies are F, Bb, C, Gm, Dm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, C, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Fireflies is approximately 73 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Fireflies using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Fireflies. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Rhett Miller.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Fireflies to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Fireflies by Rhett Miller on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.