Burn Down The Mission

by Elton John
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Burn Down The Mission" by Elton John: 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Burn Down The Mission”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Burn Down The Mission" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Burn Down The Mission" by Elton John. 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 Down The Mission" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 The Mission" 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.