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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Fire And The Flood" by Vance Joy in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Fire And The Flood"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Fire And The Flood" by Vance Joy played in?
Fire And The Flood is arranged in the key of Bb 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Fire And The Flood" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 116 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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