World On Fire

by Sarah McLachlan

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Lyrics

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

You’re not a lone in this sto ry’s pag es.

Night (C)has fall en ’mongst the (F)liv ing and 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’s 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.

I watch the heav ens for my fi nal (C)call ing,

some thing I can (C)do to (F)change what’s com ing.

Stay close (C)to me while the (F)sky is (C)fall ing.

I don’t (Bb)wan na be left a lone,

don’t wan na be a lone.

The Hearts break, hearts mend,

love still hurts.

Vi sions clash, planes (G)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 (F)kill er (C)sun.

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

The more (Cmaj7)we 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’s 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’s 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 80 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 "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.