I See Fire

by Ed Sheeran

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(CN.C.)Oh mist y eye of the moun tain be low,

keep care ful watch of my broth ers’ souls.

And should the sky be filled with fire and smoke,

keep watch ing o ver Dur in’s Sons.

If this is to (Am)end in (C)fire,

then we should (G)all burn (F)to geth er, watch the (Am)flames climb (C)high

(G)in to the (Dm)night.

Call ing (Am)out fath (C)er, oh, (G)stand by and (F)we will watch the (Dm)flames burn (Em)au burn on the (F)moun tain side.

De so (Dm)la tion (Em)comes up on the sky.

Now I see (Am)fire,

(G)in side the (Am)moun tain.

I see fire,

(G)burn ing the (Am)trees and I see fire,

(G)hol low ing (Am)souls.

I see fire,

(G)blood in the (Dm)breeze.

And I hope that you’ll re mem ber me.

I See Fire by Ed Sheeran β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œI See Fire” by Ed Sheeran in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 76 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement β€” 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 β€” kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with minor chords β€” your right hand will spend most of its time moving between Am, Dm, and Em shapes, which sit naturally under your fingers in the key of C. Your left hand holds a pedal bass, meaning you'll sustain or repeat a single low note through each chord change, so keep that hand relaxed and steady at 76 BPM. The one transition to watch is any move involving the B chord β€” it's the outsider in this key and will feel unexpected under your fingers, so isolate that bar and loop it slowly until the shape is automatic. I'd recommend learning the right hand melody alone first, then adding the left-hand bass once you can sing along without thinking. That dramatic, brooding mood comes from letting the minor chords ring fully, so don't rush through them. By the end, you'll have natural-minor chord movement wired into your hands β€” a skill that unlocks dozens of songs.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I See Fire" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "I See Fire"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I See Fire" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, B, C, Dm, Em, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ed Sheeran songs work for kids?
Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.