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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Burn One Down" by Ben Harper in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Burn One Down" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Burn One Down" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Burn One Down"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Burn One Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Burn One Down"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Burn One Down" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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