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Mariah Carey - Butterfly
From the album: Butterfly (1997)
Comment for any corrections and please rate
Chords:    EADGBe
A
          x02220
Asus2
      x02200
Amaj7/C#
   x47654
Am7
        x02010
Bbmaj7
     x13231
C/G
        332010
C#7
        x46464
D
          xx0232
Dsus2
      xx0230
E/G#
       42245x
E7sus4
     020200
F/G
        303211
Fmaj7
      xx3210
Fmaj7/C
    x33210
F#m
        244222
F#m7
       242222
G
          320003
Gadd9
      300003
Intro:
Asus2   E/G# F#m7   Fmaj7  Gadd9 D A
  Dsus2                           E/G#            Amaj7/C#
When you love someone so deeply they become your life
     Dsus2                    E/G#            Amaj7/C#
It's easy to succumb to overwhelming fears inside
  Dsus2                   E/G#              F#m7
Blindly I imagined I could keep you under glass
      G                             D           Dsus2
Now I understand to hold you I must open up my hands
               A
And watch you rise
   A                                Asus2 E/G#
Spread your wings and prepare to fly
     F#m7
For you have become a butterfly
  Fmaj7       G           A
Fly abandonedly into the sun
                          Asus2 E/G# F#m7
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
      Fmaj7                G
So spread your wings and fly
 D      A
Butterfly
Dsus2                               E/G#           Amaj7/C#
I have learned that beauty has to flourish in the light
 Dsus2                    E/G#             Amaj7/C#
Wild horses run unbridled or their spirit dies
 Dsus2                         E/G#             F#m7
You have given me the courage to be all that I can
        G                                  D
And I truly feel your heart will lead you back to me
      Dsus2           A
When you're ready to land
   A                                Asus2 E/G#
Spread your wings and prepare to fly
     F#m7
For you have become a butterfly
  Fmaj7       G           A
Fly abandonedly into the sun
                          Asus2 E/G# F#m7
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
      Fmaj7                G
So spread your wings and fly
 D      A
Butterfly
   C#7                                    F#m
I can't pretend these tears aren't over flowing steadily
   C#7                                F#m
I can't prevent this hurt from almost overtaking me
F/G G        C/G              Am7     Bbmaj7
But I will stand and say goodbye for you'll never be mine
   E7sus4                            A
Until you know the way it feels to fly
   A                                Asus2 E/G#
Spread your wings and prepare to fly
     F#m7
For you have become a butterfly
  Fmaj7       G           A
Fly abandonedly into the sun
                          Asus2 E/G# F#m7
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
      Fmaj7                G
So spread your wings and fly
 D      A
Butterfly
   A                                Asus2 E/G#
Spread your wings and prepare to fly
     F#m7
For you have become a butterfly
  Fmaj7       G           A
Fly abandonedly into the sun
                          Asus2 E/G# F#m7
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
      Fmaj7/C              G
So spread your wings and fly
 D      A
Butterfly
     Fmaj7               Gadd9 D
So flutter through the sky
          Asus2   E/G# F#m7
Butterfly,      fly
   Fmaj7                Gadd9 D
Spread your wings and fly
        A
Butterfly

Butterfly chords and lyrics

Free chords for Butterfly by Mariah Carey. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Mariah Carey - Butterfly
From the album: Butterfly (1997)
Comment for any corrections and please rate
Chords:    EADGBe
A          x02220
Asus2      x02200
Amaj7/C#   x47654
Am7        x02010
Bbmaj7     x13231
C/G        332010
C#7        x46464
D          xx0232
Dsus2      xx0230
E/G#       42245x
E7sus4     020200
F/G        303211
Fmaj7      xx3210
Fmaj7/C    x33210
F#m        244222
F#m7       242222
G          320003
Gadd9      300003
Intro:
Asus2   E/G# F#m7   Fmaj7  Gadd9 D A
We truly were meant to be
We truly were meant to be
We truly were meant to be
We truly were meant to be

Butterfly Chords by Mariah Carey

Learn how to play Butterfly by Mariah Carey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Butterfly chords”, “Butterfly guitar chords”, or “Mariah Carey Butterfly 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 Butterfly chords and for experienced players who want accurate Butterfly lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Asus2, Amaj7/C#, Am7, Bbmaj7, C/G.

Frequently asked questions about Butterfly

How do I play "Butterfly" by Mariah Carey on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Butterfly" by Mariah Carey on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "Butterfly" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Butterfly"?

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

Is "Butterfly" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Butterfly" in?

The chords for "Butterfly" show the original chord names (including A, Asus2, Amaj7/C#, Am7, Bbmaj7, C/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.