Burn One Down

by Ben Harper
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Burn One Down" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Burn One Down

Why does "Burn One Down" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Burn One Down".
What key is "Burn One Down" by Ben Harper played in?
Burn One Down is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Burn One Down"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Burn One Down" 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 One Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Burn One Down"?
"Burn One Down" was originally performed by Ben Harper. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Burn One Down"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is this real sheet music for "Burn One Down"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Burn One Down".
Can I see all the notes in "Burn One Down"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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