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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Burn" by Ellie Goulding in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “Burn”
- Can I learn "Burn" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Burn" with hands-separate practice in B at 170 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Burn"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Burn" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Burn"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Burn" is in the key of B at 170 BPM.
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