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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Burn Down The Mission" by Elton John 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 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 learn "Burn Down The Mission" 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 Down The Mission" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Burn Down The Mission"?
- 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 Down The Mission" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Burn Down The Mission"?
- 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 Down The Mission" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
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