Is "Fire And Desire" 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 "Fire And Desire"?

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 Rick James and Teena Marie songs work for kids?

Try "Fire and Desire". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Fire And Desire

· by Rick James and Teena Marie

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Lyrics

Wow

It's real ly good to see you a gain ba by

And I must ad not you're look ing ev ry ve ry ev ry nice these days

I guess life must be treat ing you well

Oh, me?

Well, I've just been do ing the same of thing I've al ways been do ing You know, I've got a new la dy now And it's a lit tle dif fer ent than it was when I was with you

You know, I think back to when we met

The way I used to be and the cold way I used to act But more than that, I think of how you changed me with your love and sen si ti si ty Re mem ber when I used to Love

them and leave them

That's what I used to do

Use and a buse them

Then I laid eyes on you it was pain

be fore plea sure

That was my claim to turne

With eve ry mea sure ba by Tas ted tear drop stains yeah

I was cold as ice

long a go, ba by, by

I was n't ve ry, ve ry, ve ry nice, you know Su gar, su gar, su gar

Then I kissed your lips and you turned on my fi

ba by

And you burn me up with in your flame

Took me a lit tle high er

Make me live a gain You turned on my Fi

ba by Then you showed me what a love could do

Fi re and de si re ba by Feel it co ming through

And I thank you ba by

Oh, how I thank you, ba by

You taught me so much And you showed me so much and love and sen si ti vi ty And since you've been gone I don't think I've e ver felt this way be fore

You know it's fun ny how a man can change so quick ly from a cold bloo ded per son Thin king he's God's gift to wo men Re mem ber how I used to do that?

I must have been cra zy then

Re mem ber when you used to Love

them and leave them

that's what I used to do Use and a buse them, whoa

Then I laid eyes on you it was pain

be fore plea sure

that was my claim to fame

With eve ry mea sure

Tas ted your tear drop stains

You were cold as ice

long a go Ba by, ba by I, I was n't, I, I was n't ve ry nice, I know, woo Su ger, su gar, su gar, su gar Then I kissed your tips and you turned on my fi

re, ba by

And you bum me up with in your flame

Fi re and de si re

And we're both to blame, both to blame

You know

I guess I think we both said a lit tie too much to day Af ter all, Tee, you're kin da with some bo dy else I'm kin da li ving with some bo dy But please do me a fa vor just be fore you go Just put your arms a round me and hold me like you used to

Tell me flick E ve ry thing's gon na be al right

Put your arms a round

Fire And Desire by Rick James and Teena Marie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fire And Desire” by Rick James and Teena Marie 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 Gb at 120 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 "Fire And Desire" 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 "Fire And Desire"?: 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 Rick James and Teena Marie songs work for kids?: Try "Fire and Desire". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.