Is "Burning Gold" 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 "Burning Gold"?

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.

How many chords does "Burning Gold" use?

Just 7 chords: Am, B, Bm, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Christina Perri songs work for kids?

Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Burning Gold

· by Christina Perri

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Lyrics

Look ing for an ex it in this world of fear,

I can see the path that leads the way.

Ma ma nev er left and Dad dy needs me here, (Em)I wish the wind would car ry a change.

Look ing through the win dow to a world of dreams,

I can see my fu ture slip a way.

Hon ey, you won’t get there if you don’t be lieve.

(Em)I wish the wind would car ry a change.

I’ve had e nough.

I’m stand ing up.

(Bm)I need, I need a change.

I’ve had e nough

of chas ing luck.

(D)I need, I need a change.

I’m set ting (G)fire to (Am)the life that I (Em)know.

Let’s start a (G)fire ev (Am)’ry where that we (Em)go.

We’re start (Am)ing fires,

we’re start (Bm)ing fires ’til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

’Til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

Look ing for my tick et to a high er place,

I can see my chance be gin to fade.

One ey, you step for ward and two back a gain, (Em)I wish the wind would car ry a change.

I’ve had e nough.

I’m stand ing up.

(Bm)I need, I need a change.

I’ve had e nough

of chas ing luck.

(D)I need, I need a change.

I’m set ting (G)fire to (Am)the life that I (Em)know.

Let’s start a (G)fire ev (Am)’ry where that we (Em)go.

We’re start (Am)ing fires,

we’re start (Bm)ing fires ’til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

’Til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

(G)Ooh,

look ing back I see I had the flame in me.

(Em)I’m the wind that’s car ry ing change.

I’ve had e nough

of chas ing luck.

(D)I need, I need a change.

I’m set ting (G)fire to (Am)the life that I (Em)know.

We start a (G)fire ev (Am)’ry where that we (Em)go.

We’re start (Am)ing fires,

we’re start (Bm)ing fires ’til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

I’m set ting (G)fire to (Am)the life that I (Em)know.

We start a (G)fire ev (Am)’ry where that we (Em)go.

We’re start (Am)ing fires,

we’re start (Bm)ing fires ’til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

I’m set ting (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

’Til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

Burning Gold by Christina Perri — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Burning Gold” by Christina Perri 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 95 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Burning Gold" 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 "Burning Gold"?: 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.
How many chords does "Burning Gold" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, B, Bm, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Christina Perri songs work for kids?: Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.