Other arrangements of Burning Gold
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Burning Gold" by Christina Perri: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Burning Gold”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Burning Gold" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Burning Gold" by Christina Perri. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Burning Gold" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Burning Gold" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.