I See Fire (From The Hobbit)

by Ed Sheeran

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

keep care ful watch of my broth er’s souls.

And should the sky be filled with fire and smoke,

keep watch ing o ver Dur in’s sons.

If this is to end in (C)fire,

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

(G)in to the (F)night.

Call ing (Am)out fath (C)er, oh, (G)stand by and (F)we will watch the (Dm7)flames burn (Em)au burn on the (F)moun tain side.

And if we should die to (C)night,

we should (G)all die to geth er.

Raise a (Am)glass of (C)wine

for the (Dm7)last time.

Call ing (Am)out fath (C)er, oh, (G)pre pare as (F)we will watch the (D)flames burn (Em)au burn on the (F)moun tain side.

De so (Dm)la tion 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.

Oh, should my peo ple (C)fall then sure ly (G)I’ll do the (F)same.

Con fined in (Am)moun tain (C)halls, we got too (G)close to the (Dm7)flame.

Call ing (Am)out fa (C)ther oh, (G)hold fast and (F)we will watch the (D)flames burn (Em)au burn on the (F)moun tain side.

De so (Dm)la tion 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.

And if the (D)night is (Am)burn ing I will (C)cov er my (G)eyes.

For if the (D)dark re (Am)turns then my (C)broth ers will (G)die.

And as the (D)sky is fall ing (Am)down, it crashed in (C)to this lone ly (G)town.

And with that (D)shad ow up on the ground, I (Em)hear my (F)peo ple scream ing out.

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 (Am)breeze.

I see fire, oh, you know I saw a cit y burn ing, (G)fire.

And I see fire, feel the heat up on my skin, (G)fire.

And I see fire, (F)ooh, ooh, ooh, (G)fire.

And I see fire burn (F)au burn on the (G)moun tain side.

I See Fire (From The Hobbit) by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I See Fire (From The Hobbit) by Ed Sheeran 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 76 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.
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  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I See Fire (From The Hobbit)" 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 "I See Fire (From The Hobbit)"?
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 Ed Sheeran songs work for kids?
Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.