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5 Chords used in the song: G, C, F, Em, Am
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Strumming pattern: DDUUDU
Down Down Down Down DDUUDU
except (a-wake when I'm a- sleep), then resume DDUUDU
You would not believe your eyes
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
Cuz they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You think me rude, but I would just stand and stare
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Cuz everything is never as it seems
Cuz I get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they try to teach me how to dance
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Cuz everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
Leave my door open just a crack
(Please take me away from here)
Cuz I feel like such an insomniac
(Please take me away from here)
Why do I tire of counting sheep?
(Please take me away from here)
When I'm far to tired to fall asleep
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird cuz I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell (said farewell)
But I know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
Cuz I saved a few and I keep 'em in a jar
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Cuz everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Cuz everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams
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Bless your fricking soul for putting the strumming pattern at the beginning. I love you.
17 Mar 2020
I think that the chords and strumming pattern fit perfectly with the song. This is amazing!
10 May 2018
they don't put the lyrics because that would be a copyright infringement. You can find a more detailed answer on the FAQ page of this site.
16 Jan 2013
Will someone please explain to me why they don't just put the lyrics???
25 Jul 2012
if u dont like this, the one on top tabs is perfect(make sure you sing on the right key)!:)
14 Apr 2012
I didn't actually play to the song with this tab but it sounds great if you're playing alone. I didn't sound right at first but then I finally found the right key to sing in and it fit perfectly. Good job!
01 Feb 2012
This seems to look like a bit of a simple version...good job though, I still think its good for beginners. What do you mean by 'down'?
29 Jan 2012
This doesn't sound right at all. The strumming is ok, but the chords are totally off. This could be any song.
12 Jan 2012
this is perfect when you get the strumming right for those of you who are having trouble its dduud
12 Jul 2011
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the bit with Lit up the world as I fell
F
asleep-need 2 add f i reckon :D oh nd that bit with G and am doesnt sound rite,sorry
12 Jan 2011
great song but there's something about this that doesn't sound right
10 Nov 2009
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