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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" by John Mayer 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 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 learn "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" with hands-separate practice in C# at 65 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" is in the key of C# at 65 BPM.