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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Fire On The Mountain" by Grateful Dead: 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Fire On The Mountain”
- What key is "Fire On The Mountain" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Fire On The Mountain is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fire On The Mountain"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fire On The Mountain" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Fire On The Mountain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fire On The Mountain"?
- "Fire On The Mountain" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fire On The Mountain"?
- This arrangement uses 2 chords: Bb, C. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Fire On The Mountain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fire On The Mountain" by Grateful Dead. 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 On The Mountain" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 On The Mountain" 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.


