Burn

by Ellie Goulding
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Lyrics

We,

(G)we don’t have to wor ry ’bout noth ing.

’Cause we got the fire,

and we (G)burn ing one hell of a some thing.

They,

they gon na see us from out er space, out er space.

Light it up,

like we’re the stars of the hu man race, hu man race.

When the light’s turn ing down, they don’t know what they heard.

Strike the match, play it loud, giv ing love to the world.

We’ll be rais ing our hands, shin ing up to the sky.

’Cause we got the (D)fire, fire, fire.

Yeah, we got the (Bm)fire, fire, fire.

And we gon na let it (Bm)burn, burn, burn, burn.

We gon na let it (D)burn, burn, burn, burn.

Gon na let it (Bm)burn, burn, burn, burn.

We gon na let it (D)burn, burn, burn, burn.

We don’t wan na (Bm)leave,

no.

We just wan na be right now, right, r r right now.

And what we see

is ev ’ry bod y’s on the (D)floor act in’ cra zy, get tin’ lo (A)co ’til the lights out.

Mu sic’s on, I’m wak in’ up.

We start the fire, and we’re burn in’ on.

And it’s o ver now, we got the love, there’s no sleep ing now, no sleep ing now.

When the light’s (D)burn, burn, burn, burn.

When the light’s turn ing down, they don’t know what they heard.

Strike the match, play it loud, giv ing love to the world.

We gon na let it (Bm)burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn.

(Bm)Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn.

We can light it (Bm)up, up, up so they can’t put it (D)out, out, out.

We can light it (Bm)up, up, up so they can’t put it (D)out, out, out.

We can light it (Bm)up, up, up so they can’t put it (D)out, out, out.

We can light it (Bm)up, up, up so they can’t put it (D)out, out, out.

When the light’s turn ing down, they don’t know what they heard.

Strike the match, play it loud, giv ing love to the world.

We’ll be rais ing our hands, shin ing up to the sky.

’Cause we got the (D)fire, fire, fire.

Yeah, we got the (Bm)fire, fire, fire.

And we gon na let it (Bm)burn, burn, burn, burn.

We gon na let it (D)burn, burn, burn, burn.

Gon na let it (Bm)burn, burn, burn, burn.

We gon na let it (D)burn, burn, burn, burn.

When the light’s turn ing down, they don’t know what they heard.

Strike the match, play it loud, giv ing love to the world.

We’ll be rais ing our hands, shin ing up to the sky.

’Cause we got the (Bm)fire, fire, fire.

Yeah, we got the (D)fire, fire, fire.

And we gon na let it (Bm)burn.

Burn — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Burn" by Ellie Goulding: 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, 170 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Burn”

What key is "Burn" by Ellie Goulding played in?
Burn is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Burn"?
The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Burn" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Burn"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Burn"?
"Burn" was originally performed by Ellie Goulding. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Burn"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Ellie Goulding can I play here?
Try "Still Falling For You", "Love Me Like You Do", "LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Burn" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Burn" by Ellie Goulding. 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 "Burn" 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 "Burn" 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.