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I cant stand to fly im not that naive im just out to find the better part of me im more than a bird. I love this song so i decided to create a lyrics music video. Stream superman it s not easy by five for fighting from desktop or your mobile device. Superman real name kalel is a character in dc comics. Five for fighting superman its not easy 2002, cd discogs. The adventures of superman is a longrunning radio serial that originally aired from 1940 to 1951 featuring the dc comics character superman. Superman its not easy by five for fighting on amazon.
Five for fighting 100 years official music video youtube. Five for fighting is the stage name of american singersongwriter john ondrasik. Five for fighting superman free downloadable sheet music. This is the song that introduced me into five for fighting. Feb 12, 2000 fighting for truth, justice and the last slice of pizza, these five teenage heroes are living proof that a hero is never too young to save the planet. Even though superman isnt around, metropolis is still protected by heroes, and lex luthor is back into the path of villainy.
Intro c g am f x2 verse 1 c g i cant stand to fly am f im not that naive c g im just out to find am f the better part of me chorus c g im more than a bird, im more than a plane am. Five for fighting is an ice hockey term that means a five minute major penalty for participating in a fight. Five for fighting is an american singer, songwriter and record producer. Complete song listing of five for fighting on five for fighting songs list covid19. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. The song reflects what john ondrasik who is five for fighting felt at the time he. Superman its not easy by five for fighting songfacts. Many of us grew up reading superman comic books and. Superman its not easy sheet music five for fighting. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment superman its not easy five for fighting john ondrasik book of lies soundtrack. Five for fighting is the oneman band of john ondrasik, who rose to fame in 2001 on the strength of the poprock ballad superman its not easy. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Five for fighting superman its not easy official video youtube. Superman by five for fighting i cant stand to fly im not that naive im just out to find the better part of me im more than a bird im more than a plane more than some pretty face beside a train its not easy to be me wish that i could cry fall upon my knees find a way to lie about a home ill never see it may sound absurd.
It was released in april 2001 as the second single from his album america town. The powerful film score of this installment of the superman saga helps bring to life this famous comic book. Unfortunately we are simply not equipped to be him as we are mere mortals and are thus doomed to fail in the endeavor. Hal leonard the riddle ssa by five for fighting arranged. The very best of five for fighting by five for fighting and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited.
Their sound is completely different then anything youve heard. The five for fighting sheet music books scores buy online. Many of us grew up reading superman comic books and wanted to be like him. Superman may be invincible, but he has feelings too, and while hes off saving the world he sometimes wonders if anyone thinks about what he is going through. Five for fighting s latest single 20 what if with lyrics on screen. Standout tracks include the opening track easy tonight, something about you, superman, and my favorite song, love song. This ballad by five for fighting features a high, light tenor solo singing about. Sep 15, 2001 five for fighting lyrics 74 song lyrics sorted by album, including 100 years, superman its not easy, the riddle.
Superman its not easy is a song written and recorded by american singersongwriter five for fighting stage name of american singersongwriter john ondrasik. Superman by five for fighting single sheet music for. I also would assume that superman is protestant as well. See more ideas about five for fighting, songs and music. Seventyfive years after he came to life, superman remains one of americas most adored and enduring heroes. I cant stand to fly, im not that naive im just out to find the better part of me im. John ondrasik exploded on the scene with superman in 2000. Five for fighting superman it s not easy america town columbia usa 3879661.
If you like good clean american pop this collection is for you. He is best known for his pianobased rock, such as the top 40 hits superman. A collection of 6 comics which was set one year later after the realityaltering infinite crisis. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Insights on songwriting from five for fightings john ondrasik. The song reflects what john ondrasik who is five for fighting. The very best of five for fighting by five for fighting on amazon music. Five for fighting superman easy piano tutorial youtube. In 2005 this audio drama was rereleased by time warner audio books on cd under the title superman lives. Although originally released in 2000, the single became popular after the events of september 11, 2001, which shone new light on five for fighting.
America town is the second studio album by american pop rock artist five for fighting. Five for fighting superman its not easy official video. Jul 26, 2009 five for fighting superman its not easy official video superman its not easy five for fighting. His 2000 album america town went platinum in the u. Cerulli alfred publishing belwin division using all the best of the superman musical themes, from the mid1970s films to 2007, this medley will please even tough crowds. Five for fighting superman it s not easy 146 comments. The five for fighting sheet music books sorting and filters. It was released in april 2001 as the second single from his second studio album.
The song was first released in 2000, and entered the hot 100 charts at number 38 on october 27. Audio adaptation written and directed by dirk maggs the program runs for 2 hours and 35 minutes. As you might have guessed, unfortunately due to the current circumstances surrounding covid19 and out of a concern for the health and safety of everyone involved, five for fighting with string quartets may shows in thousand oaks, san juan capistrano and solana beach are being postponed to september. Superman by five for fighting single sheet music for piano. Now larry tye, the prizewinning journalist and new york times bestselling author of satchel, has written the first fullfledged history not just of the man of steel, but of the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. Superman its not easy by five for fighting on amazon music. There is a tendency for labels to push you to regurgitate the hits and sound that made you popular. Superman is the third song on five for fighting s sophomore album, america town. Get the guaranteed best price on ssa choral music like the hal leonard the riddle ssa by five for fighting arranged by mark brymer at musicians friend. Check out superman its not easy by five for fighting on amazon music. Protecting earth and beyond, the teen titans use martial arts and gadgetry to battle villains, giant monsters and alien invaders and still find time to argue over who will do the dishes. Standout tracks include the opening track easy tonight, something about you, superman. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Pianovocalguitar sheet music book by five for fighting. Superman its not easy also titled as superman is a song written and performed by american singer five for fighting. Five for fighting blends the sounds of piano, guitar, bass and drums. Five for fighting official music video for 100 years. It contains two of his most wellknown songs, easy tonight and superman. A whole new world aladdin easy piano tutorial duration. It became a huge radio hit after the horrific 911 attacks. His latest work being 20s bookmarks, his breakout into international success came with his 2000 album america town, which went platinum in the u. The serial came to radio as a syndicated show on new york city s wor on february 12, 1940. In 1997, john ondrasik, using the stage name five for fighting, released his debut album, message for albert.
Find similar artists to five for fighting and discover new music. America town continued ondrasiks themes of love and life, but with a more political spin. Superman its not easy by five for fighting song meaning, lyric. Basically, we see superman powerless, and a heroic clark kent enjoying his life and career and marriage with lois lane.
I cant stand to fly, im not that naive im just out to find the better part of me im more than a bird, im more than a plane im more than some pretty face beside a train, and its not easy to be me. It was released by aware records, a columbia records subsidiary, in 2000. Cover of superman by five for fighting addeddate 20081106 15. Five for fighting superman its not easy sheet music in c. This is a fine collection love his stories and piano melodies contains the three big ones superman,100 years,the riddle plus some of the other great album tracks. The 2004 album the battle for everything has also enjoyed chart success in the united states. They say that crime doesnt pay, but for john ondrasik this is hardly true. Vladimir john ondrasik iii born january 7, 1965, known by his stage name five for fighting, is an american singersongwriter, pianist, record producer, and philanthropist. Five for fighting two lights songbook 2007 five for fighting the battle for everything songbook 2004 five for fighting. If you love what you hear, please do remember to support john ondrasik and his band by purchasing his album off itunes. John ondrasik has certainly soared in every aspect of the music industry.
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