Long dis tance run ner, what you (Bb)stand in’ there for?
It Get up, get out, tion get to (Bb)out of the door.
You’re play in’ cold a mu sic on the (Bb)bar room ta floor,
But drowned in your laugh ter and no (Bb)dead to the core.
There’s a drag on with match es that’s (Bb)loose on the town.
Takes a whole pail of wa ter just to (Bb)cool him down.
(C)Fi re,
fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.
(C)Fi re,
fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.
(C)Fi re,
fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.
(C)Fi re,
fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.
Al most a blaze, ner, still you (Bb)don’t feel the heat.
It takes all you got tion just a (Bb)stay on the beat.
You say in’ it’s your liv in’; has we (Bb)all got the eat.
You you’re here a lone; ter there’s you (Bb)one to com pete.
There’s If mer cy’s in bus’ ness, I (Bb)wish it for you,
to the more than just ash es when your (Bb)dreams come true.
(C)Fi re,
fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.
(C)Fi re,
fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.
(C)Fi re,
fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.
(C)Fi re,
fi re on the (Bb)moun tain.
Fire On The Mountain by Grateful Dead
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Fire On The Mountain”
- What key is "Fire On The Mountain" in?
- "Fire On The Mountain" by Grateful Dead is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Fire On The Mountain" 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 On The Mountain" 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 On The Mountain"?
- This arrangement of "Fire On The Mountain" uses 2 chords: Bb, C. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Fire On The Mountain" 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 Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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