Burned

by Grace VanderWaal

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You tell me that I’m (Dm)cra

zy,

do ing this a (A)lone.

You don’t al ways need to (Dm)save

me;

that keeps oh, how I have (A)grown.

(Bb)I am (Gm)ca pa (Dm)ble of (C)ev ’ry thing you can’t (Bb)see, but (Gm)now I (F)want to (A)change.

Just (Dm)blow out the can dles.

Oh, lit tle (A7)boy, when will you learn?

You (Bb)don’t play with fi re un less you (F)wan na get burned, wan na (A)get burned.

Just (Dm)blow out the can dles.

Oh, how the (A7)ta bles, they’ve turned.

You (Bb)don’t play with fi re un less you (F)wan na get burned, you wan na get burned.

(A7)Wan na get burned, wan na, wan na get burned, (get (Bb)burned, get burned, get burned.)

(A)Some thing’s just so (Dm)cra

zy,

things you’ll nev er (A)know.

There’s don’t al ways that word (Dm)“may

be”

that keeps string ing you a (A)long.

(Bb)Mm, am (Gm)ca pa (Dm)ble of (C)ev ’ry thing you can’t (Bb)see, but (Gm)now I (F)want to (A)change.

Just (Dm)blow out the can dles.

Oh, lit tle (A7)boy, when will you learn?

You (Bb)don’t play with fi re un less you (F)wan na get burned, wan na (A)get burned.

Just (Dm)blow out the can dles.

Oh, how the (A7)ta bles, they’ve turned.

You (Bb)don’t play with fi re un less you (F)wan na get burned, you wan na get burned.

(A7)Wan na get burned, wan na, wan na get burned, (get (Bb)burned, get burned, get burned.)

(A)Some thing’s just so (F)wan na get burned, wan na (A)get burned.

(Gm7)What is that that I see, (Dm)float ing right in front of me?

(Gm7)Lock the door, try to leave, but (A)now it’s clear to me

you did n’t (Dm)blow out the can dles.

Oh, lit tle (A7)boy, you nev er learned.

You (Bb)don’t play with fi re, but you’re (F)al read y burned, you’re (A)al read y burned.

(Dm)Blow out the can dles.

Oh, lit tle (A7)boy, you’ve nev er learned.

You (Bb)don’t play with fi re, but you’re (F)al read y burned, you’re (A)al read y burned.

(F)Wan na get burned, wan na, (A)wan na get burned, (get (Dm)burned, get burned.)

(A7)Wan na get burned, wan na, wan na get burned, (get (Bb)burned, get burned.)

(F)Wan na get burned, wan na, (A)wan na get burned, get (Dm)burned.

Burned by Grace VanderWaal — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Burned by Grace VanderWaal 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 Bb at 98 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 "Burned" 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 "Burned"?
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 Grace VanderWaal songs work for kids?
Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.