What key is "Fire" in?

"Fire" by Jimi Hendrix is in the key of D with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Fire" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Fire" 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 "Fire"?

This arrangement of "Fire" uses 4 chords: A, C, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Fire" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?

Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Al right.

Now dig this, ba by.

You don’t care for me, home, ey.

I don’t a care a con bout cern.

that.

Just You got a new fool, ha!

and I like it like burned.

that.

I have on ly one a burn in’ de sire.

Let me stand next to your fire.

Let me stand next to your (C)fire.

Let me stand next to your (D)Let me stand next to your (C)fire.

Whoa, let me stand, (D)Let me ba stand next to your (C)fire.

Let me stand.

(D)Let me stand next to your (C)fire.

Yeah, ba

Lis ten here, ba by.

An’ stop act in’ so cra zy.

You say your ma ma ain’t mon ey.

it ain’t ter my a it, bout babe.

that.

Just a play with me for your and you won’t get like day.

that.

I have on ly one a itch in’ de sire.

Let me stand next to your fire.

Let me stand next to your (C)fire.

Let me stand next to your (D)Let me stand next to your (C)fire.

Whoa, let me stand, (D)Let me ba stand next to your (C)fire.

Let me stand.

(D)Let me stand next to your (C)fire.

Yeah, ba

Lis ten here, ba by.

An’ stop act in’ so cra zy.

You say your (C)fire.

Ow!

Ah, move o ver, Ro ver.

And let Ji mi take o ver.

Yeah, you know what I’m talk in’ a bout.

Yeah.

Get on with it, ba by.

That’s what I’m talk in’ a bout.

Now dig this.

Ha!

Now, lis ten, ba by!

You try to (C)fire.

Ow!

Yeah.

You bet ter move o ver, ba by.

I ain’t gon na hurt ya, ba by.

Ah, j ain’t talk with your ol’ la dy.

Yeah.

You bet ter move o ver, ba by.

I ain’t gon na hurt ya, ba by.

Ah, j ain’t talk with your ol’ la dy.

Fire by Jimi Hendrix

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Fire”

What key is "Fire" in?: "Fire" by Jimi Hendrix is in the key of D with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Fire" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Fire" 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 "Fire"?: This arrangement of "Fire" uses 4 chords: A, C, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Fire" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?: Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.