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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" by Snow Patrol: 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 B, 100 BPM.
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”
- Can I sing "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" 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 B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" by Snow Patrol. 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 "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Set The Fire To The Third Bar" 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.