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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Burning Bridges" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Burning Bridges"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Burning Bridges". Key of D, 95 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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