Slow Dancing In A Burning Room

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

It’s not a (C#m)sil ly lit tle mo ment.

It’s not the (A)storm be fore the (E)calm.

This is the (C#m)deep and dy ing breath of Ba this love that we’ve been (E)work I ing on.

saw.

Can’t seem to (C#m)hold you like I want to

so I can (A)feel you in my (E)arms.

No bod y’s (C#m)gon na come and save you.

We pulled too man y (A)false a larms.

We’re go ing down,

and you can (C#m)see it, too.

We’re go ing down,

and you (C#m)know that we’re (F#m7)doomed.

My dear, we’re slow danc ing in a (A)burn ing (E)room.

I was the (A)bitch be cause you (E)can.

You’ll try to (C#m)hit me just to hurt me so you leave me feel ing dirt y, ’cause you (A)can’t un der (E)stand.

We’re go ing down,

and you can (C#m)see it, too.

We’re go ing down,

and you (C#m)know that we’re (F#m7)doomed.

My dear, we’re slow danc ing in a (A)burn ing (E)room.

My dear, we’re slow danc ing in a (A)burn ing (E)room.

Don’t you think we ought a (C#m)know by now?

Don’t you think we should have (A)learned some how?

Don’t you think we ought a (C#m)know by now?

Don’t you think we should have (A)learned some how?

Don’t you think we ought a (C#m)know by now?

Don’t you think we should have (A)learned some how?

Don’t you think we ought a (C#m)know by now?

Don’t you think we should have (A)learned some how?

Don’t you think we ought a (A)learned some how?

Slow Dancing In A Burning Room — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C#, 65 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Slow Dancing In A Burning Room”

Can I play "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" by John Mayer played in?
Slow Dancing In A Burning Room is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room"?
The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" 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 "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room"?
"Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Amaj9, B, C#m, E, F#m7.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.