Burn (From 'Hamilton')

by Lin-Manuel Miranda
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I (Em)saved ev ’ry let ter you (Bm)wrote me.

From the mo ment I (G)read them I (Am7)knew you were (Em)mine.

You said you were (Bm)mine.

I thought you were mine.

Do you know what An (Bm)gel i ca said when we (Cmaj7)saw your first let ter ar (G)rive?

She said, “Be care ful with (Bm)that one, love.

He will (Cmaj7)do what it takes to sur (G)vive.” You and your (Em)words flood ed my (Bm)sens es.

Your (Cmaj7)sen tenc es left me de (G)fense less.

You built me (Em)pal ac es out of (Bm)par a graphs, you built ca (Cmaj7)the drals.

I’m re (Em)read ing the let ters you (B)wrote me.

I’m (Cmaj7)search ing and scan ning for (G)an swers in (Am7)ev er y (Em)line, for some kind of (Bm)sign, and when you were mine

the world seemed

to burn.

(G)Burn.

You (Em)pub lished the let ters she (Bm)wrote you.

You (Cmaj7)told the whole world how you (G)brought this girl in to our (Em)bed.

In clear ing your (Bm)name, you have ru ined our lives.

Do you know what An (Bm)gel i ca said

when she read what you’d (G)done?

She said, “You have mar ried an (Bm)Ic a rus.

He has (Cmaj7)flown too close to the (G)sun.” You and your (Em)words, ob sessed with your (Bm)leg a cy...

Your (Cmaj7)sen tenc es bor der on (G)sense less, and you are (Em)par a noid in ev ’ry (Bm)par a graph how they per (Cmaj7)ceive you.

You, you, you...

I’m e (Em)ras ing my self from the (B)nar ra tive.

Let (Cmaj7)fu ture his to ri ans (G)won der how E li za re (Em7)act ed when you broke her heart.

You have torn it a (G)part, I am (C)watch ing it

burn.

Watch ing it

burn.

The (Cmaj7)world has no right to my (G)heart.

The world has no (B)place in our bed.

They (Em7)don’t get to know what I (Cmaj7)said.

I’m burn ing the (G)mem o ries, burn ing the (B)let ters that might have re (Em7)deemed you.

You (G)for feit all (D7)rights to (G)heart.

You for feit the (Cm)place in our bed.

You (Em7)sleep in your of fice in (C)stead, with (D)on ly the (G)mem o ries of when you were mine.

I hope that you

burn.

Burn (From 'Hamilton') — Piano Lead Sheet

"Burn (From 'Hamilton')" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 90 BPM.

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

About “Burn (From 'Hamilton')

Where are the chord symbols for "Burn (From 'Hamilton')" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Burn (From 'Hamilton')" is in E.
What key is "Burn (From 'Hamilton')" by Lin-Manuel Miranda played in?
Burn (From 'Hamilton') is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Burn (From 'Hamilton')"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Burn (From 'Hamilton')" 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 (From 'Hamilton')"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Burn (From 'Hamilton')"?
"Burn (From 'Hamilton')" was originally performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda can I play here?
Try "Alexander Hamilton (from 'Hamilton')", "Burn (from 'Hamilton')", "Dear Theodosia (from 'Hamilton')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Burn (From 'Hamilton')" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Burn (From 'Hamilton')" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Burn (From 'Hamilton')"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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