Burning Gold

by Christina Perri
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Burning Gold" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 95 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Burning Gold”

Can I play "Burning Gold" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Burning Gold" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Burning Gold" by Christina Perri played in?
Burning Gold 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 Gold"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Burning Gold" 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 Gold"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Burning Gold"?
"Burning Gold" was originally performed by Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Burning Gold"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, B, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Burning Gold"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Burning Gold" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Burning Gold"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Burning Gold" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.