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Fire On The Mountain

· by Grateful Dead

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Lyrics

Long dis tance run ner, what you (Bb)stand in’ there for?

It Get up, get out, tion get to (Bb)out of the door.

You’re play in’ cold a mu sic on the (Bb)bar room ta floor,

But drowned in your laugh ter and no (Bb)dead to the core.

There’s a drag on with match es that’s (Bb)loose on the town.

Takes a whole pail of wa ter just to (Bb)cool him down.

(C)Fi re,

fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.

(C)Fi re,

fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.

(C)Fi re,

fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.

(C)Fi re,

fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.

Al most a blaze, ner, still you (Bb)don’t feel the heat.

It takes all you got tion just a (Bb)stay on the beat.

You say in’ it’s your liv in’; has we (Bb)all got the eat.

You you’re here a lone; ter there’s you (Bb)one to com pete.

There’s If mer cy’s in bus’ ness, I (Bb)wish it for you,

to the more than just ash es when your (Bb)dreams come true.

(C)Fi re,

fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.

(C)Fi re,

fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.

(C)Fi re,

fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.

(C)Fi re,

fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.

Fire On The Mountain by Grateful Dead — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fire On The Mountain” by Grateful Dead 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 120 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 "Fire On The Mountain" 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 On The Mountain"?: 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 "Fire On The Mountain" use?: Just 2 chords: Bb, C. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Grateful Dead songs work for kids?: Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.