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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" by John Mayer: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" by John Mayer. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.