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I used the dead wood to make the fi re (C)rise,
the blood of in no cence burn ing in the (D)skies.
I filled my cup with the ris ing of the (C)sea,
I poured it out in an o cean of de (D)bris.
(F)Oh.
I’m (G)swim ming in the (Am)smoke
of bridg es I have burned,
so (Em)don’t a po lo gize, I’m los ing what I don’t de serve,
(E7)what I don’t de serve.
It’s (E7)in the black ened (Am)bones
of bridg es I have burned.
So (Em)don’t a pol o gize, I’m los ing what I don’t de serve,
(E7)what I don’t de serve.
I’m (G)swim ming in the (Am)smoke
of bridg es I have burned,
so (Em)don’t a pol o gize, I’m los ing what I don’t de serve.
The (E7)blame is mine a (Am)lone
for bridg es I have burned,
so (Em)don’t a pol o gize, I’m los ing what I don’t de serve,
(E7)what I don’t de (Am)serve.
(Em)What I don’t de (F)serve.
Oh.
(E7)What I don’t de serve.
I used the dead wood to make the fi re (C)rise,
the blood of in no cence burn ing in the (D)skies.
Burning In The Skies — Simple Sheet Music
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"Burning In The Skies" 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Burning In The Skies”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Burning In The Skies"?
- 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 In The Skies" by Linkin Park played in?
- Burning In The Skies is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Burning In The Skies"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Burning In The Skies" 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 In The Skies"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Burning In The Skies"?
- "Burning In The Skies" was originally performed by Linkin Park. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Burning In The Skies"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, D, E7, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?
- Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". 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 In The Skies". Key of C, 120 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.


