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This is a b-side to the You and Me single
Its one my favourite songs and heres how to play it
Tuning is half a step down
Am
  x02210
Em7
 022030
G
   320003
D
   xx0232
C
   x32010
F
   133211
Em
  022000
Am Em7 Am Em7
Am            Em7               Am       Em7
she watches a darkness creeping up about half past eight
Am             Em7             Am            Em7
she sits by the weeping willow says that she can relate
Am            Em7             Am          Em7
she dreams of someday getting out of this place
Am             Em7           Am           Em7
she says she's never felt at home even in her own face
G         D
I know it won't be long 
Am                   C
till you turn into a butterfly 
G                             D
I know you're weak and you're hanging on 
Am              Em7
go and give it another try 
Am Em7 Am Em7
Am            Em7               Am                   Em7
she dreams of puppies and those wings that look like parachutes 
Am            Em7             Am                   Em7
she dreams of waterfalls that sweep your feet from under you 
Am            Em7            Am                  Em7
she finds her comfort inside bedtime stories and fairy tales 
Am              Em7          Am              Em7
anything with a happy ending she says it can never fail 
G         D
I know it won't be long 
Am                   C
till you turn into a butterfly 
G                             D
I know you're weak but you're hanging on 
Am                          Em7
cause you're dreaming of an open sky 
F               G                   C          C/B        Am
she don't wanna talk about it cause that's all that she's done 
F               G              C             C/B  Am
she don't wanna think about it she's not the only one 
F                 G           C       C/B     Am
she doesn't wanna be what she doesn't have to be 
                Em  E
doesn't have to be 
Am            Em7              Am                 Em7
she wants to be the girl whose swept off her feet in the end 
Am           Em7                Am                Em7
she wants to live a life that's real and not just for pretend 
Am            Em7          Am                    Em7
she dreams of laughter echoing and says it's her favorite sound 
Am            Em7             Am              Em7
she dreams of plastic parents that will never let her down 
G         D
and I know it won't be long 
Am                   C
till you turn into a butterfly 
G                             D
I know you're weak and you're hanging on 
Am                          C
cause you're dreaming of an open sky 
Am              C
go and give it another try 
G         D
and I know it won't be long 
Am                   C
till you turn into a butterfly 
G                             D
I know you're weak but you're hanging on 
Am                          Em7
cause you're dreaming of an open sky

Butterfly chords and lyrics

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

This is a b-side to the You and Me single
Its one my favourite songs and heres how to play it
Tuning is half a step down
Am  x02210
Em7 022030
G   320003
D   xx0232
C   x32010
F   133211
Em  022000
Am Em7 Am Em7
Am Em7 Am Em7

Butterfly Chords by Lifehouse

Learn how to play Butterfly by Lifehouse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Butterfly chords”, “Butterfly guitar chords”, or “Lifehouse 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 Am, Em7, G, D, C, F.

Frequently asked questions about Butterfly

How do I play "Butterfly" by Lifehouse on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Butterfly" by Lifehouse 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.

Are the chords for "Butterfly" by Lifehouse free?

Yes. The chords for "Butterfly" by Lifehouse are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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 Lifehouse with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lifehouse below.

What key is "Butterfly" in?

The chords for "Butterfly" show the original chord names (including Am, Em7, G, D, C, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.