What key is "Burning Gold" in?

"Burning Gold" by Christina Perri is in the key of G with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Burning Gold" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Burning Gold" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Burning Gold"?

This arrangement of "Burning Gold" uses 7 chords: Am, B, Bm, C, D, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "Burning Gold" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?

Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Look ing for an ex it in this world of fear,

I can see the path that leads the way.

Ma ma nev er left and Dad dy needs me here, (Em)I wish the wind would car ry a change.

Look ing through the win dow to a world of dreams,

I can see my fu ture slip a way.

Hon ey, you won’t get there if you don’t be lieve.

(Em)I wish the wind would car ry a change.

I’ve had e nough.

I’m stand ing up.

(Bm)I need, I need a change.

I’ve had e nough

of chas ing luck.

(D)I need, I need a change.

I’m set ting (G)fire to (Am)the life that I (Em)know.

Let’s start a (G)fire ev (Am)’ry where that we (Em)go.

We’re start (Am)ing fires,

we’re start (Bm)ing fires ’til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

’Til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

Look ing for my tick et to a high er place,

I can see my chance be gin to fade.

One ey, you step for ward and two back a gain, (Em)I wish the wind would car ry a change.

I’ve had e nough.

I’m stand ing up.

(Bm)I need, I need a change.

I’ve had e nough

of chas ing luck.

(D)I need, I need a change.

I’m set ting (G)fire to (Am)the life that I (Em)know.

Let’s start a (G)fire ev (Am)’ry where that we (Em)go.

We’re start (Am)ing fires,

we’re start (Bm)ing fires ’til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

’Til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

(G)Ooh,

look ing back I see I had the flame in me.

(Em)I’m the wind that’s car ry ing change.

I’ve had e nough

of chas ing luck.

(D)I need, I need a change.

I’m set ting (G)fire to (Am)the life that I (Em)know.

We start a (G)fire ev (Am)’ry where that we (Em)go.

We’re start (Am)ing fires,

we’re start (Bm)ing fires ’til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

I’m set ting (G)fire to (Am)the life that I (Em)know.

We start a (G)fire ev (Am)’ry where that we (Em)go.

We’re start (Am)ing fires,

we’re start (Bm)ing fires ’til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

I’m set ting (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

’Til our (Em)lives are (Bm)burn ing (C)gold.

Burning Gold by Christina Perri

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 95 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Burning Gold”

What key is "Burning Gold" in?: "Burning Gold" by Christina Perri is in the key of G with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Burning Gold" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Burning Gold" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Burning Gold"?: This arrangement of "Burning Gold" uses 7 chords: Am, B, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Burning Gold" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?: Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.