Burn (From 'Hamilton')

by Lin-Manuel Miranda

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I (Em)saved ev ’ry let ter you (Bm)wrote me.

From the mo ment I (G)read them I (Am7)knew you were (Em)mine.

You said you were (Bm)mine.

I thought you were mine.

Do you know what An (Bm)gel i ca said when we (Cmaj7)saw your first let ter ar (G)rive?

She said, “Be care ful with (Bm)that one, love.

He will (Cmaj7)do what it takes to sur (G)vive.” You and your (Em)words flood ed my (Bm)sens es.

Your (Cmaj7)sen tenc es left me de (G)fense less.

You built me (Em)pal ac es out of (Bm)par a graphs, you built ca (Cmaj7)the drals.

I’m re (Em)read ing the let ters you (B)wrote me.

I’m (Cmaj7)search ing and scan ning for (G)an swers in (Am7)ev er y (Em)line, for some kind of (Bm)sign, and when you were mine

the world seemed

to burn.

(G)Burn.

You (Em)pub lished the let ters she (Bm)wrote you.

You (Cmaj7)told the whole world how you (G)brought this girl in to our (Em)bed.

In clear ing your (Bm)name, you have ru ined our lives.

Do you know what An (Bm)gel i ca said

when she read what you’d (G)done?

She said, “You have mar ried an (Bm)Ic a rus.

He has (Cmaj7)flown too close to the (G)sun.” You and your (Em)words, ob sessed with your (Bm)leg a cy...

Your (Cmaj7)sen tenc es bor der on (G)sense less, and you are (Em)par a noid in ev ’ry (Bm)par a graph how they per (Cmaj7)ceive you.

You, you, you...

I’m e (Em)ras ing my self from the (B)nar ra tive.

Let (Cmaj7)fu ture his to ri ans (G)won der how E li za re (Em7)act ed when you broke her heart.

You have torn it a (G)part, I am (C)watch ing it

burn.

Watch ing it

burn.

The (Cmaj7)world has no right to my (G)heart.

The world has no (B)place in our bed.

They (Em7)don’t get to know what I (Cmaj7)said.

I’m burn ing the (G)mem o ries, burn ing the (B)let ters that might have re (Em7)deemed you.

You (G)for feit all (D7)rights to (G)heart.

You for feit the (Cm)place in our bed.

You (Em7)sleep in your of fice in (C)stead, with (D)on ly the (G)mem o ries of when you were mine.

I hope that you

burn.

Burn (From 'Hamilton') by Lin-Manuel Miranda — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Burn (From 'Hamilton')” by Lin-Manuel Miranda 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 E at 90 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 (From 'Hamilton')" 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 (From 'Hamilton')"?
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.