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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Burn Down The Mission" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Burn Down The Mission"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Burn Down The Mission". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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