Bonfire Heart

by James Blunt
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Lyrics

Your mouth is a re vol ver fir ing bul lets in the sky.

Mm.

Your love is like a sol dier, loy al till you die.

And I’ve been look ing at the stars for a long, long (Am)time.

I’ve been put ting out fires

all my (C)life.

Ev ’ry bod y wants a flame, they don’t wan na get burnt

and to day is our turn.

Days like these lead to

nights like this, lead to

love like ours.

You light the (Am)spark in my bon fire heart

Peo ple like us, we don’t

need that

just some

one that starts,

starts the spark in our bon fire hearts.

This world is get ting cold er.

Stran gers pass ing by.

No one of fers you a shoul der, no one looks you in the eye.

die.

But you

Just try’n a break through try’n a make you (C)mine.

they don’t wan na get burnt

and to day is our turn.

Days like these lead to

nights like this, lead to

love like ours.

You light the (Am)spark in my bon fire heart

Peo ple like us, we don’t

need that

just some

one that starts,

starts the spark in our bon fire hearts.

(G)Mm, our bon fire heart.

(Our bon fire heart.)

(Oh, our bon fire heart.)

(Mm, you light the spark.)

Peo ple like us, we don’t

need that much.

Just some

one that starts,

starts the (Am)spark in our bon fire hearts.

Days like these lead to

nights like this, lead to

love like ours.

You light the (Am)spark in my bon fire heart

Peo ple like us, we don’t

need that much.

Just some

one that starts,

starts the (CN.C.)spark in our bon fire hearts.

Bonfire Heart — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Bonfire Heart" by James Blunt. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Bonfire Heart

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Bonfire Heart" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Bonfire Heart".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bonfire Heart" by James Blunt in?
The backing track is in C at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Bonfire Heart" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Bonfire Heart"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bonfire Heart", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Bonfire Heart" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Bonfire Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Bonfire Heart"?
"Bonfire Heart" was originally performed by James Blunt. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by James Blunt are available?
Other accompaniments by James Blunt: "1973", "Bonfire Heart", "Goodbye My Lover". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Bonfire Heart" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Bonfire Heart" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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