Let us burn one from end to end,
and pass it o ver (Bb)to me, my friend.
Burn it long,
we’ll burn it slow
to light me up be (Bb)fore I go.
If you (F)don’t like my fi re, then (Dm)don’t come a round
’cause I’m gon na (C)burn one (Bb)down.
Yes, I’m gon na burn one
down.
My choice is what I choose to do.
And if it’s (Dm)caus in’ no harm, it (Bb)should n’t both er you.
So be Your choice is who you choose to be.
And if you’re (Dm)caus in’ no harm, then (Bb)you’re al right with me.
If you (F)don’t like my fi re, then (Dm)don’t come a round ’cause I’m gon na (C)burn one (Bb)down.
Yes, (Dm)I’m gon na (C)burn one
down.
(Dm)I’m gon na burn one…
Oh.
Burn One Down by Ben Harper
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Burn One Down" in?
- "Burn One Down" by Ben Harper is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Burn One Down" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Burn One Down" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Burn One Down"?
- This arrangement of "Burn One Down" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Burn One Down" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.