What key is "I See Fire" in?

"I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of C with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "I See Fire" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "I See Fire" 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 "I See Fire"?

This arrangement of "I See Fire" uses 7 chords: Am, B, C, Dm, Em, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "I See Fire" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?

Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Oh mist y eye of the moun tain be low,

keep care ful watch of my broth ers’ souls.

And should the sky be filled with fire and smoke,

keep watch ing o ver Dur in’s Sons.

If this is to (Am)end in (C)fire,

then we should (G)all burn (F)to geth er, watch the (Am)flames climb (C)high

(G)in to the (Dm)night.

Call ing (Am)out fath (C)er, oh, (G)stand by and (F)we will watch the (Dm)flames burn (Em)au burn on the (F)moun tain side.

De so (Dm)la tion (Em)comes up on the sky.

Now I see (Am)fire,

(G)in side the (Am)moun tain.

I see fire,

(G)burn ing the (Am)trees and I see fire,

(G)hol low ing (Am)souls.

I see fire,

(G)blood in the (Dm)breeze.

And I hope that you’ll re mem ber me.

I See Fire by Ed Sheeran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 76 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with minor chords — your right hand will spend most of its time moving between Am, Dm, and Em shapes, which sit naturally under your fingers in the key of C.

Your left hand holds a pedal bass, meaning you'll sustain or repeat a single low note through each chord change, so keep that hand relaxed and steady at 76 BPM.

The one transition to watch is any move involving the B chord — it's the outsider in this key and will feel unexpected under your fingers, so isolate that bar and loop it slowly until the shape is automatic.

I'd recommend learning the right hand melody alone first, then adding the left-hand bass once you can sing along without thinking.

That dramatic, brooding mood comes from letting the minor chords ring fully, so don't rush through them.

By the end, you'll have natural-minor chord movement wired into your hands — a skill that unlocks dozens of songs.

About “I See Fire”

What key is "I See Fire" in?: "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of C with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "I See Fire" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "I See Fire" 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 "I See Fire"?: This arrangement of "I See Fire" uses 7 chords: Am, B, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "I See Fire" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?: Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.