Other arrangements of Set The Fire To The Third Bar
Pick a learning view.
I find the map and draw a (G)straight line
o ver riv ers, farms, and (G)state lines.
The dis tance from ‘A’ to where (G)you’d be:
it’s on ly fin ger lengths that (G)I see.
I touch the (A)place
where I’d find your (A)face,
my fin gers in (A)crea ses
of dis tant dark (A)plac es.
I hang my coat up in the (G)first bar.
There is no peace that I’ve found (G)so far.
The laugh ter pen e trates my (G)si lence
as drunk en men find flaws in (G)sci ence.
Their words most ly (Asus2)noi ses,
ghosts with just (Asus2)voic es.
Your words in my (Asus2)mem ’ry
are like mu sic (Asus2)to me.
I’m miles from (D)where you are.
I
lay down on the cold ground.
I,
I pray that some thing (D)picks me up
and
sets me down in your warm arms.
Af ter I have tra velled (G)so far
we’d set the fire to the (G)third bar.
We’d share each oth er like an (G)is land
un til, ex haust ed, close our (G)eye lids.
And dream ing pick (Asus2)up from
the last place we (Asus2)left off.
soft skin is (Asus2)weep ing,
a joy you can’t (Asus2)keep in.
I’m miles from (D)where you are.
I lay down on the cold ground.
I,
I pray that some thing (D)picks me up
and sets me down in your warm arms.
warm arms.
I’m miles from (D)where you are.
I lay down on the cold ground.
and I
I pray that some thing (D)picks me up
and sets me down in your warm arms.
Set The Fire To The Third Bar — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" by Snow Patrol as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Set The Fire To The Third Bar”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, 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 "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" by Snow Patrol in?
- The backing track is in B at 100 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 The Fire To The Third Bar" 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 The Fire To The Third Bar"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Set The Fire To The Third Bar", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" 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 The Fire To The Third Bar"?
- 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 The Fire To The Third Bar"?
- "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" was originally performed by Snow Patrol. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Snow Patrol are available?
- Other accompaniments by Snow Patrol: "Chasing Cars", "Run". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" 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 — 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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