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Firefly
Capo 3
* = single strum
[Verse 1]
 GSomeone struck a match against the Dnight
All I could see was you and EmI
It was captivCating
 GA perfect little dream inside my Dhead
And then reality crept Emin
And erCased it
[Pre-Chorus]
 CFor a while I Dthought that I could hold you
 CBut you were just a tDemporary hGigh
[Chorus]
FirefDly
You Emdrew me Cto you
 GYour Dbeauty Emshines and Clights up the sky
 GAnd Dyou don’t Emknow it, Cdo you
GI wish DI could Emkeep you, firefCly
FireGfly
[Verse 2]
 GSome things are beautiful and Dfree
And just never meant tEmo be caged Cin
 GI thought I had you in my Dhand
I tried to catch you but I Emcan’t chase the Cwind
[Pre-Chorus]
 CAnd every time I Dreach out to touch you
 CI remind myself Dyou were meant to Gfly
[Chorus]
FireDfly
You Emdrew me Cto you
 GYour Dbeauty Emshines and Clights up the sky
 GAnd Dyou don’t Emknow it, Cdo you
GI wish DI could keep Emyou, fireCfly
FireGfly
[Bridge]
 GI’d like to Dthink I’d be Emall that you Cwanted
GNot even Dthat is enCough...D  
[Chorus]
 GFireDfly
You Emdrew me Cto you
 GYour Dbeauty Emshines and Clights up the sky
 GAnd Dyou don’t Emknow it, Cdo you
GI wish I could Dkeep you
EmI wish I could Ckeep you
FireGflyD  Em  C  
    G*
Firefly...

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Firefly

by Taylor Swift

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Firefly

Capo 3

* = single strum

[Verse 1]

G D

Someone struck a match against the night

All I could see was you and I

It was captivating

G D

A perfect little dream inside my head

And then reality crept in

And erased it

[Pre-Chorus]

C D

For a while I thought that I could hold you

C D G

But you were just a temporary high

[Chorus]

Firefly

Em C

You drew me to you

G D Em C

Your beauty shines and lights up the sky

G D Em C

And you don’t know it, do you

G D Em C

I wish I could keep you, firefly

Firefly

[Verse 2]

G D

Some things are beautiful and free

Em C

And just never meant to be caged in

G D

I thought I had you in my hand

Em C

I tried to catch you but I can’t chase the wind

[Pre-Chorus]

C D

And every time I reach out to touch you

C D G

I remind myself you were meant to fly

[Chorus]

Firefly

Em C

You drew me to you

G D Em C

Your beauty shines and lights up the sky

G D Em C

And you don’t know it, do you

G D Em C

I wish I could keep you, firefly

Firefly

[Bridge]

G D Em C

I’d like to think I’d be all that you wanted

G D C D

Not even that is enough...

[Chorus]

G D

Firefly

Em C

You drew me to you

G D Em C

Your beauty shines and lights up the sky

G D Em C

And you don’t know it, do you

G D

I wish I could keep you

Em C

I wish I could keep you

G D Em C

Firefly

Firefly...

About Firefly Chords by Taylor Swift

Learn how to play Firefly by Taylor Swift with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Firefly chords”, “Firefly guitar chords”, or “Taylor Swift Firefly chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Firefly chords and for experienced players who want accurate Firefly lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, Em, C, A.

FAQ — Firefly by Taylor Swift

How do I play "Firefly" by Taylor Swift on guitar?

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Are the chords for "Firefly" by Taylor Swift free?

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Can I transpose "Firefly" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Firefly" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Firefly"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Firefly" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Firefly" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Firefly" by Taylor Swift with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Taylor Swift below.

What key is "Firefly" in?

The chords for "Firefly" show the original chord names (including G, D, Em, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.