Other arrangements of On Fire
Pick a learning view.
They tell you where you need to go, they tell you when you need
to leave.
They tell you what you need to know, tell you who you need
to be.
But (Cmaj7)ev ’ry thing in side you knows there’s (G)more than what you’ve heard; there’s so much (Am9)more than emp ty con ver sa tions (F)filled with emp ty words.
And you’re on (Cmaj7)fire
when he’s near you,
you’re on fire
when he speaks.
You’re on fire,
burn ing at these
mys ter ies.
Give me one more time a round; give me one more chance
to see.
Give me ev ’ry thing you (G)are; give me one more chance
to be near you, and
when (Cmaj7)ev ’ry thing in side me looks like (G)ev ’ry thing I hate, you are the hope I have for change; you are the on ly chance I’ll take when I’m on (Cmaj7)fire
when you’re near me.
I’m on fire
when you speak.
I’m on fire,
burn ing at these
mys ter ies,
mys ter ies,
mys ter ies.
(You’re on fire.)
(You’re on fire.)
(You’re on fire.)
I’m (Cmaj7)stand ing on the edge of me.
I’m (G)stand ing on the edge of me.
I’m (Am9)stand ing on the edge of me.
I’m (F)stand ing on the edge of me.
I’m (Cmaj7)stand ing on the edge of ev ’ry thing I’ve nev er been be fore, and I’ve been (Am9)stand ing on the edge of me, (F)stand ing on the edge.
And I’m on (Cmaj7)fire
when you’re near me.
I’m on fire
when you speak.
Yeah, I’m on fire,
burn ing out these
mys ter ies,
these mys
(F)ter ies, these mys
ter ies,
yeah,
your mys
ter y,
(F)yeah,
your mys ter y.
On Fire — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "On Fire" by Switchfoot: 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, 72 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 “On Fire”
- What key is "On Fire" by Switchfoot played in?
- On Fire 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 "On Fire"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "On Fire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "On Fire"?
- "On Fire" was originally performed by Switchfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "On Fire"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am9, Amin, C, Cmaj, Cmaj7, Dmin, F, Fmaj, +2 more.
- What other songs by Switchfoot can I play here?
- Try "THIS IS YOUR LIFE", "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "MEANT TO LIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "On Fire" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "On Fire" by Switchfoot. 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 "On Fire" 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 "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.