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She’s just a girl and she’s on (F#m)fi re,
hot ter than a fan ta sy,
lone ly like a high way.
She’s liv ing in a world and it’s on (F#m)fi re.
Filled with ca (A)tas tro phe,
but she knows she can (E)fly a way.
(A)Oh,
she’s got both feet on the ground
and she’s burn ing it down.
Oh,
she’s got her head in the clouds
and she’s not back ing down.
This girl is on fi (A)re,
this girl is on fi (C#m)re.
She’s walk ing on fi (A)re.
This girl is on fi (C#m)re.
Looks like a girl, but she’s a flame.
So bright, she can burn your eyes,
bet ter look the oth er way.
You can try but you’ll nev er for get her (F#m)name.
She’s on (A)top of the world,
hot test of the (E)hot test girls.
Say (A)oh,
we got our feet on the ground
and we’re burn ing it down.
Oh,
got our head in the clouds
and we’re not com ing down.
This girl is on fi
Oh.
Ev ’ry bod y stands as she goes by ’cause they can see the flame that’s in her eyes.
Watch her when she’s light in’ up the night.
No bod y (A)knows that she’s a lone ly girl
and it’s a lone ly world.
But she’s gon’ let it (D)burn, ba by, (A)burn, ba by.
This (E)girl is on fi (A)re.
This girl is on fi (C#m)re.
She’s walk ing on fi (A)re.
This girl is on fi (C#m)re.
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She’s just a girl and she’s on (F#m)fi re.
Girl On Fire — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Girl On Fire" by Alicia Keys: 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 A, 73 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Girl On Fire”
- What key is "Girl On Fire" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Girl On Fire is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Girl On Fire"?
- The arrangement plays at 73 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Girl On Fire" 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 "Girl On Fire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Girl On Fire"?
- "Girl On Fire" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Girl On Fire"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, C#m, D, E, F#m.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Girl On Fire" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Girl On Fire" by Alicia Keys. 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 "Girl On Fire" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Girl On Fire" 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.