Other arrangements of Burning Down The House
Pick a learning view.
Watch out,
you might get what you’re af ter.
Cool ba bies,
strange but not a stran ger.
I’m an (F)or di nar y (G)guy (Am7)burn ing down the house.
Hold tight,
wait ’til the par ty’s o ver.
Hold tight,
we’re in for nas ty weath er.
(G)Some Three There has (F)got to be a (G)way, (Am7)burn ing down the house.
No (G5)Here’s your tick et, pack your bags, some (F5)time for jump ing o ver board,
trans por ta tion is here.
er.
(G5)Close e nough but not too far, star (F5)may be you know where you are, fight ing fi re with fi re.
All wet,
hey, you might need a rain coat.
Shake down,
dreams walk ing in broad day light.
(G)Some things hun dred (F)six ty five de (G)grees, (Am7)burn ing down the house.
No (G5)It was once up on a place, and (F5)times I lis ten to my self,
gon na come in first place.
er.
(G5)Peo ple on their way to work, star (F5)ba by, what did you ex pect?
Gon na burst in to flame.
re.
(Am7)Burn ing down the house.
Burning Down The House — Simple Sheet Music
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"Burning Down The House" 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 G, 104 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Burning Down The House”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Burning Down The House"?
- 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 Down The House" by Talking Heads played in?
- Burning Down The House is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Burning Down The House"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Burning Down The House" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Burning Down The House"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Burning Down The House"?
- "Burning Down The House" was originally performed by Talking Heads. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Burning Down The House"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am7, F, Fpow, G, Gpow.
- What other songs by Talking Heads can I play here?
- Try "AND SHE WAS". 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 Down The House". Key of G, 104 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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