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Ed Sheeran - Firefly Chords

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ChordsE, A, C#m, B
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G key to play this song with easier chords.

EIfellinloveAnextC#mtoyouB
BurningEfiresAinthisC#mroomB
ItjustEfits,AlightandC#msmoothB
Likemy Efeet Binmy Eshoes
ELittleone,AlieC#mwithmeB
SewyouEheartAto C#mmysleeve
We’llEstayquiet
AUnderneathC#mshootingBstars
BIfithelpsyouEsleep
AndAholdmetight,don’tC#mletmebreathe
AFeelinglike,youC#mwon’tBbelieve
EThere’safirefly,Aloosetonight
C#mBettercatchit,beforeitBburnsthisplacedown
EAndIlieIfIAdon’tfeelsoright
C#mButtheworldlooksBbetter
ThroughyourEeyes
ETeachmyskin
AThosenewC#mtricksBwarmmeEup
AWithC#myourlipsBheartEtoheart
AMeltC#mmeBdown,it’stooEcold
BInthisEtown,Ecloseyoureyes
ALeanC#monmeBfacetoEmouth
ALipsC#mtoBcheekfeelingEnumb
AInC#mmyBfeet,you’retheEone
BTohelpme,gettoEsleep
AndAholdmetight,don’tC#mletmebreathe
AFeelinglike,youC#mwon’tBbelieve
EThere’safirefly,Aloosetonight
C#mBettercatchit,beforeitBburnsthisplacedown
EAndIlieIfIAdon’tfeelsoright
C#mButtheworldlooksBbetter
ThroughyourEeyes
AIt’sonlybeenonenightoflove
AndC#mmaybethatisBnotenough
AHoldmetightdon’tletmebreathe
C#mFeelinglike,youBwon’tbelieve
AIt’sonlybeenonenightoflove
AndC#mmaybethatisBnotenough
AHoldmetightdon’tletmebreathe
C#mFeelinglike,youBwon’tbelieve
EThere’safirefly,Aloosetonight
C#mBettercatchit,beforeitBburnsthisplacedown
EAndIlieIfIAdon’tfeelsoright
C#mButtheworldlooksBbetter
ThroughyourEeyes
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ArtistEd Sheeran
AlbumLoose Change
GenresPop
Year2010
KeyE
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Firefly on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Ed Sheeran - Firefly on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Firefly uses these transitions most often: A → C#m (26), B → E (25), and C#m → B (24). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with E - A chord transition.

1. E → A chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Here's how to move from E to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 21 times.

E to A

2. A → C#m chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram

To move from A to C#m:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on B string fret 2.
  4. Place pinky on A string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 26 times.

A to C#m

3. C#m → B chord transition

Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram

Switching from C#m to B:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 4.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
  4. Slide your pinky from A string fret 4 to B string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

C#m to B

4. B → E chord transition

Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

To move from B to E:

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to A string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 25 times.

B to E

5. B → A chord transition

Here's how to move from B to A:

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to G string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

Firefly chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Firefly.

  • Firefly includes 105 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Firefly contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Firefly connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → B: 11%
    After B, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).
    • B → E: 21%
    • B → A: 16%
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