What key is "Burning" in?

"Burning" by Sam Smith is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Burning" 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 "Burning" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Burning" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)I’ve been burn ing.

Yes, I’ve been burn ing.

Such a bur den, this flame on my chest.

No in sur ance to pay for the dam age.

Yeah, I’ve been burn ning

up since you left.

(Bb)I’ve been smok ing, (Dm)oh,

more than (F)twen ty a day.

Blame it (Gm)on re (Dm)bel lion,

don’t

(F)blame it on me.

Wish (C)I was (Dm)young er,

back to the (F)nine teenth of May.

(Gm)I had an (Dm)o pen mind, (C)swore to nev er change.

Fun ny how (C)time goes by.

Had re spect for (Gm)my self,

that (C)riv er ran dry.

You reached (C)the lim it; I (C)was n’t e nough.

It’s like (Gm)the fi re re (C)placed all my love.

I’ve been burn ing.

(C)Yes, I’ve been burn ing.

Such (Gm)a bur den, this (C)flame on my chest.

No (C)in sur ance to (C)pay for the dam age.

Yeah, I’ve (Gm)been burn ing

(C)up since you left.

Oh, if you ev er (Dm)call,

I would (F)run straight back, give you (Gm)my for (Dm)give ness

and the (F)shirt off my back.

No (C)friends to (Dm)turn to;

yeah, I (F)messed up that.

(Gm)Wish we could (Dm)smoke a gain, (C)just for a day.

Oh.

Yeah, I’ve been burn ing

(C)up since you left.

Oh, I’ve (Gm)been burn ing

(C)up since you left.

Burning by Sam Smith

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Burning”

What key is "Burning" in?: "Burning" by Sam Smith is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Burning" 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 "Burning" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Burning" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.