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(Eb)Dad dy’s been a back row Bap tist with his (Ab)share of front row sin,
with (Eb)Sat ur day night still on his breath ev ’ry (Fm)Sun day when he’d walk (Bb)in.
He’s nev er (Eb)led the ben e dic tion,
he’s nev er sang (Eb7)in the (Ab)choir.
But he’s an (Eb)an gel with no (Ab)ha lo
and (Fm)one wing in the (Eb)fire.
(Eb)Ma ma lives ways by the Bi for ble,
the (Ab)Bi ble lives by the bed.
She’s (Eb)lied a lone so man y nights with (Fm)scrip tures in her head,
I pray in’, (Eb)“Good Lord, just be with him.
I know his (Eb7)faith is (Ab)tired.
But he’s an (Eb)an gel with no (Ab)ha lo
and (Fm)one wing in the (Eb)fire.”
And I (Ab)know he lives a lit tle left of (Cm)liv in’ right.
And (Ab)he’s come close to go in’ way too far a few times.
But I’d (Cm)trade a thou sand prayers if just one (Ab)prayer would come (Eb)true.
Lord, (Fm7)please
be (Eb)lieve
in (Ab)him
like I be (Bb)lieve in
You.
(Eb)Dad dy’s al ways been there Bi for me
from (Ab)T ball lives to touch downs.
She’s (Eb)Fixed my car and fixed my heart when (Fm)they’ve been bro ken down.
I know he (Eb)calls for more for give ness
than most folks (Eb7)do re (Ab)quire.
But he’s an (Eb)an gel with no (Ab)ha lo
and (Fm)one wing in the (Eb)fire.”
And I (Ab)know he lives a lit tle left of (Cm)liv in’ right.
And (Ab)he’s come close to go in’ way too far a few times.
But I’d (Cm)trade a thou sand prayers if just one (Ab)prayer would come (Eb)true.
Lord, (Fm7)please
be (Eb)lieve
in (Ab)him
like I be (Bb)lieve in
You.
Well, (Eb)I just can’t i mag ine
what (Ab)heav en might be like
if (Eb)me and Ma ma make it with out (Fm)Dad dy by our side.
Lord, (Eb)could you please re mem ber
when it’s time to (Eb7)call us
high er,
that he’s an (Eb)an gel with no (Ab)ha lo
and (Fm)one wing in
the fire.
One Wing In The Fire — Classic Piano Sheet Music
Read "One Wing In The Fire" by Trent Tomlinson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 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 “One Wing In The Fire”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "One Wing In The Fire"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "One Wing In The Fire" by Trent Tomlinson played in?
- One Wing In The Fire is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "One Wing In The Fire"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Wing In The 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 "One Wing In The Fire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "One Wing In The Fire"?
- "One Wing In The Fire" was originally performed by Trent Tomlinson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "One Wing In The Fire"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Cm, Eb, Eb7, Fm, Fm7.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "One Wing In The Fire" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Ab, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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