Burning Bridges

by OneRepublic
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Lyrics

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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Burning Bridges" by OneRepublic in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 95 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Burning Bridges

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Burning Bridges"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Burning Bridges" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 95 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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