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Deep in You (G)tell me a bout an an (Em7)rels gel in your (Bb)tree.
Did he say he’d come (G)came to call on (C#)me?
way.
For things are get ting des p’rate in our home, (Bb)warm
liv ing in than (D)burn, burn, burn, burn of down rest less folks mis I (C)know.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y now, bring your fam ’ly down to the riv er side.
(F)Look to the east to see where the fat stock (G)hide.
Be (G7)hind four walls of stone the rich man (G)sleeps.
It’s time we put the (C)flame torch to their (Bb)keep.
Burn down the (Ab)mis sion (Gb)if we’re gon na stay a live.
Watch the black smoke (Ab)fly to heav en, see the (Gb)red flame light the sky.
Burn down the (Bb)mis sion, burn it (Ab)down to stay a live.
It’s our (Eb)on ly chance of (Bb)liv ing; take all you (Ab)need
to live in (Db)side.
Deep in You (G)woods, me a bout the squir (Em7)rels are out to (Bb)day.
My wife cried when they (G)came to take me (C#)a way.
But what more could I do just to keep her (Bb)warm
liv ing in than (D)burn, burn, burn, burn of down rest less the mis sion (C)walls.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y now, bring your fam ’ly down to the riv er side.
(F)Look to the east to see where the fat stock (G)hide.
Be (G7)hind four walls of stone the rich man (G)sleeps.
It’s time we put the (C)flame torch to their (Bb)keep.
Burn down the (Ab)mis sion (Gb)if we’re gon na stay a live.
Watch the black smoke (Ab)fly to heav en, see the (Gb)red flame light the sky.
Burn down the (Bb)mis sion, burn it (Ab)down to stay a live.
It’s our (Eb)on ly chance of (Bb)liv ing; take all you (Ab)need
to live in (Db)side.
Burn Down The Mission — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Burn Down The Mission" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Burn Down The Mission”
- Can I play "Burn Down The Mission" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Burn Down The Mission" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Burn Down The Mission" by Elton John played in?
- Burn Down The Mission is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Burn Down The Mission"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Burn Down The Mission" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Burn Down The Mission"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Burn Down The Mission"?
- "Burn Down The Mission" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Burn Down The Mission"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, C, C#m7, Cmin, D, Db, +8 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "CANDLE IN THE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Burn Down The Mission"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Burn Down The Mission" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Burn Down The Mission"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Burn Down The Mission" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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