Fire And Desire

by Rick James and Teena Marie
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Lyrics

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 โ€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Fire And Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Gb โ€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

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About โ€œFire And Desireโ€

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Fire And Desire" suitable for a pianist?
Yes โ€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Gb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Fire And Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie in?
The backing track is in Gb at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Fire And Desire" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode โ€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of Gb, real chord symbols โ€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Fire And Desire" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes โ€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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