Burn

· by Tina Arena

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Lyrics

Do you wan na be a (G)po et

and write?

Do you wan na be an (Em)ac tor

up in lights?

Do you wan na be a (G)sol (D)ven dier

(D)and fight God’s for love?

face?

Are you Do gon you na wan be na a (G)tra vel

the world?

Do you wan na be a (Em)di ver

who for pearls,

or climb a (G)moun

tain

and touch (D)the clouds a bove?

I’ll Be (C)a ny one you (D)want to be, (D)bring of to fer up life your my fan heart ta and sies but soul (Am)I want some thing in re turn:

I want you to burn,

(C)burn for me, (D)ba by, (G)like a (Em)can dle (C)in my (D)night.

Oh, burn,

(C)burn for me, (D)burn for me.

Are you gon na be a (G)gam bler

and deal?

Are you gon na be a (Em)doc tor

up and heal?

Or you go na to a (G)hea (D)ven dier

(D)and touch God’s

face?

Are you Do gon you na wan be na a (G)dream er

who sleeps?

Are you gon na be a (Em)sin ner

who for weeps,

or or an (G)an

gel

and touch (D)the un der grace?

I’ll Be (C)lay down on your (D)bed of coals, (D)bring of to fer up life your my fan heart ta and sies but soul (Am)I want some but in re turn:

I want you to burn,

(C)burn for me, (D)ba by, (G)like a (Em)can dle (C)in my (D)night.

Oh, burn,

(C)burn for me, (D)burn for me.

Are you gon na be a

Yeah,

ooh,

I want you to burn,

ba by,

oh.

(G)Laugh for me, cry for me, (Em7)pray for me, lie for me, (Eb)live for me, die for me.

I want you to burn,

(C)burn for me, (D)ba by, (G)like a (Em)can dle (C)in my (D)night.

Oh, burn,

(C)burn for me, (D)burn for me.

I want you to burn,

(C)burn for me, (D)ba by, (G)like a (Em)can dle (C)in my (D)night.

Oh, burn,

(C)burn for me, (D)burn for me.

I want you to burn,

Burn by Tina Arena — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Burn” by Tina Arena in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Burn" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Burn"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Tina Arena songs work for kids?: Try "Chains". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.