Fire And The Flood

by Vance Joy
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Lyrics

(F5)I was on ly walk ing through your neigh bor hood, saw your light on, hon ey, in the cold I stood.

(Bb)An y where I go, there you are.

(F)An y where I go, there you are.

I’ve been get ting used to wak ing up with you, I’ve been get ting used to wak ing up here.

sheep.

(Bb)An y where I go, there you are.

(F)An y where I go, there you are.

There you are, there you are.

Oh.

(Dm)You’re

the fire and the flood.

And I al ways (Dm)feel

you in

my blood.

Ev ’ry thing is fine

when (Bb)your head’s rest ing next to mine,

(C)next to mine.

(Dm)You’re

the fire and the flood.

Ah, ooh.

Ah, ooh.

(F5)Since we met, I feel a light ness in my step.

saw You’re miles a way but I still feel you.

stood.

(Bb)An y where I go, there you are.

(F)An y where I go, there you are.

Late at night ting used when you can’t fall a sleep I’ll be ly ing right be side you, count ing sheep.

(Bb)An y where I go, there you are.

(F)An y where I go, there you are.

There you are, there you are.

Oh.

(Dm)You’re

the fire and the flood.

And I al ways (Dm)feel

you in

my blood.

Ev ’ry thing is fine

when (Bb)your head’s rest ing next to mine,

(C)next to mine.

(Dm)You’re

the fire and the flood.

Ah, ooh.

Ah, ooh.

“Now, lis ten (Bb)here,” (C)she (Dm)said.

“Boy, when you (Bb)know, (C)you’ll (Fmaj7)know.”

And I

know.

Mmm,

oh, oh.

Fire And The Flood — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Fire And The Flood" by Vance Joy: 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 F, 116 BPM.

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

About “Fire And The Flood”

What key is "Fire And The Flood" by Vance Joy played in?
Fire And The Flood is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fire And The Flood"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fire And The Flood" 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 "Fire And The Flood"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fire And The Flood"?
"Fire And The Flood" was originally performed by Vance Joy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fire And The Flood"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Fmaj7, Fpow.
What other songs by Vance Joy can I play here?
Try "MESS IS MINE", "LAY IT ON ME", "SATURDAY SUN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Fire And The Flood" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fire And The Flood" by Vance Joy. 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 "Fire And The Flood" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Fire And The Flood" 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.