Burning Love

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

(Eb)Lord a might hoo, y, (Ab)I feel my tem p’ra ture ris ing

high er and high er; I (Ab)it’s burn ing through to my soul.

Ba by, ba by, ba by, (Ab)you’re gon na set me on fi re,

yeah.

My brain just is flam ing and (Ab)I don’t know which (Bb)I way to go, (Burn ing, yeah, ing, burn ing), ’cause your (Cm)kiss es (Bb)lift me high er like the (Cm)sweet song (Bb)of a choir.

You (Cm)light my (Bb)morn ing sky with (Bb7sus)burn ing love.

(Eb)Ooh hoo might hoo, y, (Ab)I feel my tem p’ra ture ris ing.

Help me; I’m flam ing.

I (Ab)must be a hun dred and nine.

Burn by, ing, burn ba ing, (Ab)burn ing; na noth ing can cool me,

mm.

I brain just might turn to smoke, (Ab)I don’t know but (Bb)I feel to fine.

(Burn ing, burn ing, burn ing), ’cause your (Cm)kiss es (Bb)lift me high er like the (Cm)sweet song (Bb)of a choir.

You (Cm)light my (Bb)morn ing sky with (Bb7sus)burn ing love.

(Burn ing love.)

(Bb7sus)(Burn ing love.)

It’s com ing close; the (Ab)flames are now lick ing my bod y.

Won’t you help me?

I (Ab)feel like I’m slip ping a way, hey.

It’s hard to breathe

and my chest is just a (Eb)heav ing.

Lord have mer cy, (Ab)burn ing a hole in me,

yeah,

’cause your (Cm)kiss es (Bb)lift me high er like the (Cm)sweet song (Bb)of the choir.

You (Cm)light my (Bb)morn ing sky with (Bb7sus)burn ing love (burn ing love), a burn ing love (burn ing love).

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of burn ing (Ab)love.

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of burn ing (Ab)love.

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of burn ing (Ab)love.

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of burn ing (Ab)love.

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of burn ing (Ab)love.

I’m just a (Eb)(hunk, a hunk of burn ing (Ab)love).

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of (Eb7)burn ing (Ab7)love.

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of (Eb7)burn ing (Ab7)love.

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of burn ing

(Ab7)love.

Burning Love — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley: 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 Ab, 140 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Burning Love”

What key is "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley played in?
Burning Love is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Burning Love"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Burning Love" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Burning Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Burning Love"?
"Burning Love" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Burning Love"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Eb7, Ebpow.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Burning Love" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley. 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 Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 Love" 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.