Set Fire To The Rain

by Adele
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Lyrics

I let it (Dm)fall,

my (F)heart,

and as it (C)fell, you rose to claim it.

It was (Dm)dark

and I was o (F)ver

un til you (C)kissed my lips and you saved me.

My (Dm)hands, ing

they were (F)strong,

but my (C)knees were far too weak my eyes, feel to (Dm)stand

in your arms

with out fall to geth ing to your feet.

bet ter.

But there’s a (Bb)side to you that I (Gm7)nev er knew, nev er knew.

All the (Dm)things you’d say, they were nev er true, nev er true.

And the (Bb)games you’d play, you would (C)al ways win, al ways win.

But I (Am7)set (Dm)fire

to the rain,

watched it pour as I touched your face.

Well, it burned while I cried, ’cause I heard it scream ing out your (Dm)name,

your name.

When (Dm)hands, ing

with were (F)you,

I could (C)stay there, far too close my eyes, feel to (Dm)here

for ev er,

you and me to geth er, noth ing gets bet ter.

’Cause there’s a (Bb)side to you that I (Gm7)nev er knew, nev er knew.

All the (Dm)things you’d say, they were nev er true, nev er true.

And the (Bb)games you’d play, you would (C)al ways win, al ways win.

But I (Am7)set (Dm)fire

to the rain,

watched it pour as I touched your face.

Well, it burned while I cried, ’cause I heard it scream ing out your (Dm)name,

your name.

When

I set (Dm)fire

to the rain

and I threw (C)us in to the flames.

Well, I felt some thing die, ’cause I knew that that was the last (Bb)time,

the last time.

Some times I wake up by the door.

That heart you (Am)caught must be wait ing for her.

E ven now, when we’re al read y o ver, I can’t help my self from look ing for ya.

I set

Oh.

Oh, no, oh.

Let it (Gm)burn.

Oh.

Let it burn.

Let it burn.

Set Fire To The Rain — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Set Fire To The Rain" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 108 BPM.

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About “Set Fire To The Rain”

Why does "Set Fire To The Rain" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Set Fire To The Rain".
What key is "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele played in?
Set Fire To The Rain is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Set Fire To The Rain"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Set Fire To The Rain" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Set Fire To The Rain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Set Fire To The Rain"?
"Set Fire To The Rain" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Set Fire To The Rain"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Set Fire To The Rain".
Can I see all the notes in "Set Fire To The Rain"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 108 BPM.