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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…
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Burn One Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Burn One Down" by Ben Harper: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 100 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 One Down”
- What key is "Burn One Down" by Ben Harper played in?
- Burn One Down is arranged in the key of F 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 there a karaoke version of "Burn One Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Burn One Down" by Ben Harper. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Burn One Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Burn One Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.