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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Burning Bridges" by OneRepublic 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 D, 95 BPM.

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

About “Burning Bridges

Can I learn "Burning Bridges" 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 "Burning Bridges" with hands-separate practice in D at 95 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Burning Bridges"?
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 "Burning Bridges" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Burning Bridges"?
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. "Burning Bridges" is in the key of D at 95 BPM.

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