Burning House

· by Cam

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Burning House

Lyrics

(Am)I you had a dream a bout a burn in’ (F)house.

You were (Am)stuck in side I could n’t get ple you (F)out.

(C)er change.

I (Am)laid be side you and (G)pulled (Am)you (F)close.

And the (C)two of us went up in (F)smoke.

(F)Love is n’t (Am)all that it seems.

I (C)did you (F)wrong.

I’ll stay here with (Am)you un til this (C)dream is (F)gone.

I’ve been (C)sleep

walk in’, been (G)wan der in’ all night, try’n’ to (Am)take what’s lost and broke and make it right.

I’ve been (C)sleep

walk in’

(G)too close to the fire.

But it’s the (Am)on ly place that I can hold you tight

in this burn (Am)in’ (G)house.

I (Am)see you at a par ty and you look the (F)same.

I could (Am)take you back, I but n’t peo ple don’t (F)ev (C)er change.

I (Am)Wish that we could go (G)back (Am)in (F)time.

I’d the (C)be the one you thought you’d (F)find.

(F)Love is n’t (Am)all that it seems.

I (C)did you (F)wrong.

I’ll stay here with (Am)you un til this (C)dream is (F)gone.

I’ve been (C)sleep

walk in’, been (G)wan der in’ all night, try’n’ to (Am)take what’s lost and broke and make it right.

I’ve been (C)sleep

walk in’

(G)too close to the fire.

But it’s the (Am)on ly place that I can hold you tight

in this burn (Am)in’ (G)house.

I

The (C)flames are get tin’ big ger (F)now in this burn (Am)in’ (G)house.

I can (C)hold on to you (F)some how in this burn (Am)in’ (G)house.

Oh, and (C)I don’t wan na (F)make up in this burn (Am)in’ (G)house.

And I’ve been

Burning House by Cam — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Burning House” by Cam 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 C at 142 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 "Burning House" 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 House"?: 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 Cam songs work for kids?: Try "BURNING HOUSE", "Burning House". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.