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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Set Fire To The Rain" 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 F, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Set Fire To The Rain”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Set Fire To The Rain"?
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 "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 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 "Set Fire To The Rain". Key of F, 108 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.