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You and I were meant to (Em7)be,
ain’t no doubt a (Bm)bout it.
No way to (G)hide that sort of thing.
Now I’m wait ing for some thing (Em7)bet ter,
hey,
ain’t noth in’ (G)bet ter worth im ag in ing.
But (D)I,
I keep on (Em7)runn ing.
I’m build ing (Bm)brid ges that I know you nev er (G)want ed.
Look for my (D)heart,
you stole it a (Em7)way.
Now on (Bm)ev ’ry sin gle road that I can (G)take,
lis ten.
(D)I
want you to (Em7)burn my bridg es down.
(Down.)
I said, (D)I
want you to (Em7)burn my bridg es down,
down,
down.
Set me on (D)fire.
You set me,
set me on (D)fire.
You can (G)burn my bridg es down.
Send this out to (Em7)sea,
send it where you want it.
You can take it (G)note for note and not at all.
There’s no fill in’ up your (Em7)spac es with fic tion ar y plac (Bm)es.
Im ag in ar y fac (G)es, they don’t work at all.
I
want you to (Em7)burn my bridg es down,
down.
(D)I
want you to (Em)burn my bridg es down,
yeah.
Set me on (D)fire.
You set me,
set me on (D)fire.
Set me on (G)fire.
(D)I
want you to (Em7)burn my bridg es down,
down.
I said, (D)I
want you to (Em7)burn my bridg es down,
down,
down.
Set me on (D)fire.
Set me on (D)fire.
Set me on (D)fire.
Burning Bridges — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Burning Bridges" by OneRepublic: 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 D, 95 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 “Burning Bridges”
- What key is "Burning Bridges" by OneRepublic played in?
- Burning Bridges is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Burning Bridges"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Burning Bridges" 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 "Burning Bridges"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Burning Bridges"?
- "Burning Bridges" was originally performed by OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Burning Bridges"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bm, D, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
- Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "ALL THE RIGHT MOVES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Burning Bridges" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Burning Bridges" by OneRepublic. 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 "Burning Bridges" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Burning Bridges" 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.