Other arrangements of Bonfire Heart
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bonfire Heart" by James Blunt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Bonfire Heart" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Bonfire Heart" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bonfire Heart" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bonfire Heart" by James Blunt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Bonfire Heart" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Bonfire Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.