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She is had a dream
and, boy, it was a (B5)good one.
So she chased af ter her (E)dream that’s with his much ly life de sire.
But when she got too (E)close to her ex pec (B5)ta tions,
well, the (A)dream burned up burn up like pa per in fire.
Pa per in (D)fire, stink in’ up the (B5)ash trays.
Pa per in (A)fire smok in’ up the (E)al ley ways.
Who’s to say the way a man should (E)spend his days.
Do you let them (A)smol der
like pa per in fire?
He is want ed love
and, right with no in (B5)volve ment.
So So he chase er the (E)wind; that’s all at sil ly from re quired
But and the days of (E)van i ty on for (B5)ev er.
And he (A)saw his days to brown like pa per in fire.
Pa per in (D)fire, stink in’ up the (B5)ash trays.
Pa per in (A)fire smok in’ up the (E)al ley ways.
Who’s to say the way a man should (E)spend his days.
Do you let them (A)smol der
like pa per in fire?
like pa per in fire?
like pa per in fire?
Pa per in (D)fire, stink in’ up the (B5)ash trays.
Pa per in (A)fire, smok in’ up the (E)al ley ways.
Who’s to (A)say the way a man should (E)spend his days.
Do you let them (A)smol der,
like pa per in fire?
Pa per in (B5)fire.
Pa per in (B5)fire.
Paper In Fire — Simple Sheet Music
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"Paper In Fire" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of B, 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 “Paper In Fire”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Paper In Fire"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Paper In Fire" by John Mellencamp played in?
- Paper In Fire is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Paper In Fire"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Paper In 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 "Paper In Fire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Paper In Fire"?
- "Paper In Fire" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Paper In Fire"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B7, Bpow, D, E.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Paper In Fire". Key of B, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.