St. Elmo's Fire

by John Parr

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(A)Grow in’ up,

(A)you don’t see the writ ing on the (A)wall.

(A)Pass in’ by,

(A)mov in’ straight a head, you knew it (A)all.

But may be (F#m7)some time, if you (D)feel the pain, you’ll find you’re (F#m7)all a lone; ev ’ry (D)thing has changed.

(A)Play the game;

(A)you know you can’t quit un til it’s (A)won.

(A)Sol dier on,

(A)on ly you can do what must be (A)done.

You know, in (F#m7)some way you’re a (D)lot like me.

You’re just a (F#m7)all a lone; ev ’ry (D)thing has changed.

(F#m7)pris on er, and you’re (D)try’n’ to break free.

(E)man.

I can see a new ho ri zon un der neath the (C#sus)blaz ing (C#)sky.

I’ll be where the ea gle’s fly ing (B)high er and (C#sus)high (C#)er.

Gon na be a man in mo tion.

All I need’s this (C#sus)pair of (C#)wheels.

Take me where the fu ture’s ly ing: (B)St.

El mo’s (C#sus)fire.

(B)St.

El mo’s (C#sus)fire.

I can climb the high est moun tain, cross the wild est (C#)sea.

I can feel St.

El mo’s fire (B)burn ing in (C#sus)me,

burn ing in (Ddim7)me,

Just once in his life

a man has his (E)time,

and my time is now!

I’m com in’ a (E)live!

I can hear the mu sic play in’; I can see the (C#sus)ban ners (C#)fly.

Feel I’ll be like a vet a gain; I (B)hope I ain’t (C#sus)high.

(C#)er.

Gon na be a man in mo tion.

All I need’s this (C#sus)pair of (C#)wheels.

Take me where the fu ture’s ly ing: (B)St.

El mo’s (C#sus)fire.

I can see a new ho ri zon un der neath the (C#sus)blaz ing (C#)sky.

Feel I’ll be where the ea gle’s fly ing (B)high er and (C#sus)high (C#)er.

Gon na be a man in mo tion.

All I need’s this (C#sus)pair of (C#)wheels.

Take me where the fu ture’s ly ing: (B)St.

El mo’s (C#sus)fire.

St. Elmo's Fire by John Parr — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “St. Elmo's Fire by John Parr 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 A at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "St. Elmo's Fire" 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 "St. Elmo's 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 — 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 "St. Elmo's Fire" use?
Just 13 chords: A, B, Bsus2, C#, C#7, C#sus4, D, Ddim7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Parr songs work for kids?
Try "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.