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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Burn One Down" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Burn One Down" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Burn One Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Burn One Down"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Burn One Down" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Burn One Down"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Burn One Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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