Fire And The Flood

by Vance Joy
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “Fire And The Flood
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

(F)I was on ly walk ing through your neigh bour hood, saw your light on, ho ney, in the cold I stood.

(Bb)An y where I go, there you are.

(F)An y where I go, there you are.

I’ve been get ting used to wak ing up with you.

I’ve been get ting used to wak ing up here.

(Bb)An y where I go, there you are.

(F)An y where I go, there you are.

There you are.

There you are.

Mm.

(Dm)You’re

the fire and the flood

and I’ll al ways (Dm)feel

you in

my blood.

Ev ’ry thing is fine

when (Bb)your head’s rest ing next to mine,

(C)next to mine.

(Dm)You’re

the fire and the flood.

(Ah, ooh…

Ah, ooh...)

(F)Since we met I feel a light ness in my step.

You’re miles a way but I still feel you.

(Bb)An y where I go, there you are.

(F)An y where I go, there you are.

Late at night when you can’t fall a sleep.

I’ll be ly ing right be side you count ing sheep.

(Bb)An y where I go, there you are.

(F)An y where I go, there you are.

There you are.

There you are.

Mm.

(Dm)You’re

the fire and the flood

and I’ll al ways (Dm)feel

you in

my blood.

Ev ’ry thing is fine

when (Bb)your head’s rest ing next to mine,

(C)next to mine.

(Dm)You’re

the fire and the flood.

(Ah, ooh…

Ah, ooh...)

“Now lis ten (Bb)here” (C)she (Dm)said,

“Boy, when you (Bb)know (C)you’ll (F)know.”

And I

know.

Mm,

oh, oh.

Fire And The Flood — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Fire And The Flood" by Vance Joy in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 115 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Fire And The Flood

Why does the accompaniment for "Fire And The Flood" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Fire And The Flood" by Vance Joy in?
The backing track is in Bb at 115 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 The Flood" 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 The Flood"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Fire And The Flood", 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 The Flood" 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 The Flood"?
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 The Flood"?
"Fire And The Flood" was originally performed by Vance Joy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Vance Joy are available?
Other accompaniments by Vance Joy: "Riptide". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Fire And The Flood" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Fire And The Flood by Vance Joy, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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