World On Fire

by Sarah McLachlan

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Lyrics

Hearts watch are worn ens in these (G)fi dark (C)a ges.

You’re not a (C)lone can do in this sto ry’s pag es.

Stay Night has fall en ’mongst the (F)liv ing and is the (C)dy ing.

And I’ll (Dm7)try to hold it in, yeah, I’ll (Fmaj7)try to hold it in.

The (Am)world is on (Cmaj7)fire,

it’s (F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Tap in to (Am)the wa ter, I (F)try to bring my share.

(Am)Try to bring (Cmaj7)more,

(F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Bring it to (Am)the ta ble, I (F)bring what I am a ble.

(Bb)wan na be left a lone, don’t wan na be a lone.

The (F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Tap in to (Am)the wa ter, I (F)try to bring my share.

(Am)Try to bring (Cmaj7)more,

(F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Bring it to (Am)the ta ble, I (F)bring what I am a ble.

Hearts break, hearts mend,

love still hurts.

Vi sions clash, planes crash,

still there’s talk of sav ing souls, still the cold is clos ing in on (Bb)us.

We part the (Cmaj7)veil on our kill er (C)sun.

Stray from (Cmaj7)the straight line on (F)this short (C)run.

The more we (Cmaj7)take, the (F)less we be (C)come.

The (Am)for tune of (Cmaj7)one man (F)means less for (C)some.

The (Am)world is on (Cmaj7)fire,

it’s (F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Tap in to (Am)the wa ter, I (F)try to bring my share.

(Am)Try to bring (Cmaj7)more,

(F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Bring it to (Am)the ta ble, I (F)bring what I am a ble.

The (Am)world is on (Cmaj7)fire,

it’s (F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Tap in to (Am)the wa ter, I (F)try to bring my share.

(Am)Try to bring (Cmaj7)more,

(F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Bring it to (Am)the ta ble, I (F)bring what I am a ble.

The (F)bring what I am a ble.

World On Fire by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “World On Fire” by Sarah McLachlan 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 100 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 "World On 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 "World On 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.