Other arrangements of Fire And Desire
Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.
Wow
It's real ly good to see you a gain ba by
And I must ad not you're look ing ev ry ve ry ev ry nice these days
I guess life must be treat ing you well
Oh, me?
Well, I've just been do ing the same of thing I've al ways been do ing You know, I've got a new la dy now And it's a lit tle dif fer ent than it was when I was with you
You know, I think back to when we met
The way I used to be and the cold way I used to act But more than that, I think of how you changed me with your love and sen si ti si ty Re mem ber when I used to Love
them and leave them
That's what I used to do
Use and a buse them
Then I laid eyes on you it was pain
be fore plea sure
That was my claim to turne
With eve ry mea sure ba by Tas ted tear drop stains yeah
I was cold as ice
long a go, ba by, by
I was n't ve ry, ve ry, ve ry nice, you know Su gar, su gar, su gar
Then I kissed your lips and you turned on my fi
re
ba by
And you burn me up with in your flame
Took me a lit tle high er
Make me live a gain You turned on my Fi
re
ba by Then you showed me what a love could do
Fi re and de si re ba by Feel it co ming through
And I thank you ba by
Oh, how I thank you, ba by
You taught me so much And you showed me so much and love and sen si ti vi ty And since you've been gone I don't think I've e ver felt this way be fore
You know it's fun ny how a man can change so quick ly from a cold bloo ded per son Thin king he's God's gift to wo men Re mem ber how I used to do that?
I must have been cra zy then
Re mem ber when you used to Love
them and leave them
that's what I used to do Use and a buse them, whoa
Then I laid eyes on you it was pain
be fore plea sure
that was my claim to fame
With eve ry mea sure
Tas ted your tear drop stains
You were cold as ice
long a go Ba by, ba by I, I was n't, I, I was n't ve ry nice, I know, woo Su ger, su gar, su gar, su gar Then I kissed your tips and you turned on my fi
re, ba by
And you bum me up with in your flame
Fi re and de si re
And we're both to blame, both to blame
You know
I guess I think we both said a lit tie too much to day Af ter all, Tee, you're kin da with some bo dy else I'm kin da li ving with some bo dy But please do me a fa vor just be fore you go Just put your arms a round me and hold me like you used to
Tell me flick E ve ry thing's gon na be al right
Put your arms a round
Put your arms a round
Fire And Desire — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
12 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "Fire And Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie: 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 Db, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Fire And Desire”
- Can I sing "Fire And Desire" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Fire And Desire" 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 Db, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Fire And Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie in?
- The backing track is in Db 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 "Fire And Desire" 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 "Fire And Desire"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Fire And Desire", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Fire And Desire" 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 "Fire And Desire"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Fire And Desire"?
- "Fire And Desire" was originally performed by Rick James and Teena Marie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Fire And Desire" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fire And Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie. 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 "Fire And Desire" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, 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 "Fire And Desire" 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.
More songs you might like
Fire and Desire
Rick James and Teena Marie
BABY, NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU
The Foundations