I let it (Dm)fall,
my (F)heart.
And as it (C)fell you rose to claim it.
It was (Dm)dark
and I was o (F)ver
un til you (C)kissed my lips and you saved me.
My (Dm)hands lay
they were (F)strong,
but could my (C)knees were far too weak my eyes, feel to (Dm)stand
in your arms
with out fall to geth ing er to your feet.
(Csus4)bet ter.
But (C)there’s a (Bb6)side to you that I (Gm)nev er knew, nev er knew.
All the (Dm)things you’d say, they were nev er true, nev er true.
And the (Bb)games you’d play you would (Csus2)al ways win, al (C)ways win.
But (CN.C.)I set (Dm)fire
to the rain.
Watched it (C)pour as I touched your face.
When it (Gm)burned, well, I cried ’cause I heard it scream ing out your (Dm)name.
Your (C)name.
When (Dm)I lay
with were (F)you
I could stay (C)knees there, just too close my eyes, feel you (Dm)here
for ev er.
You and me to geth ing er noth ing gets (Csus4)bet ter.
’Cause (C)there’s a (Bb6)side to you that I (Gm)nev er knew, nev er knew.
All the (Dm)things you’d say, they were nev er true, nev er true.
And the (Bb)games you’d play you would (Csus2)al ways win, al (C)ways win.
But (CN.C.)I set (Dm)fire
to the rain.
Watched it (C)pour as I touched your face.
When it (Gm)burned, well, I cried ’cause I heard it scream ing out your (Dm)name.
Your (C)name.
When
I set (Dm)fire
to the rain.
And I threw (C)us in to the flames.
When we fell, some thing died ’cause I knew that that was the last (Bb)time,
the last time.
Some times I wake up by the door
that heart you (Am)caught must be wait ing for ya.
E ven now when we’re al read y o ver.
I can’t help my self from look ing for you.
I set (Dm)fire
to the rain.
Watched it pour (C)us as I in touched your face.
When it burned, well, I cried ’cause I heard it scream ing out your (Dm)name.
Your name.
I set (Dm)fire
to the rain
and I threw (C)us as I in to the flames.
When we fell some thing died.
’Cause I knew that that was the last (Dm)name.
Your name.
I set (Bb)time,
the last time.
(Dm)fire
to the rain
and I threw (C)us as I in to the flames.
When we fell some thing died.
’Cause I knew that that was the last (Dm)name.
Your name.
I set (Bb)time,
the last time.
Set Fire To The Rain — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 108 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Set Fire To The Rain”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 108 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 "Set Fire To The Rain" 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 "Set Fire To The Rain"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Set Fire To The Rain", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Set Fire To The Rain" 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 "Set Fire To The Rain"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Set Fire To The Rain"?
- "Set Fire To The Rain" was originally performed by Adele. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Adele are available?
- Other accompaniments by Adele: "Chasing Pavements", "Don't You Remember", "Hello". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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