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.

Lyrics

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 went 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 went 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?

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.

Paper In Fire — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Paper In Fire" by John Mellencamp in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

About “Paper In Fire”

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.