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We (G5)all came out to Mon treaux
on the Lake Ge ne va shore line
to make rec ords with a mo bile,
we did n’t (G5)have much time.
But Frank Zap pa and the Moth ers
were at the best (F5)place a round.
But some stu pid with a flare gun
burned the place (F5)to the ground.
(C5)Smoke
on the (Ab5)wa ter,
a fire in the sky.
(C5)Smoke
on the (Ab5)wa ter.
Smoke On The Water — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple: 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 Eb, 116 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build your left-hand independence with an oompah bass pattern — your left hand will alternate between a low bass note and a higher chord chunk, giving the track its driving pulse.
You're working with just four pedal-style chords (Ab, C, F, and G, all anchored over a steady bass), so the shapes stay comfortable, but the challenge is keeping that bass pattern locked in at 116 BPM without rushing.
Start hands separate: get your left hand's oompah rhythm steady and automatic before adding the right-hand melody on top.
When you combine them, drop the tempo to around 80 BPM and loop the trickiest transitions — moving between Ab and C can feel wide at first, so rehearse that shift until it's smooth.
Once your left hand feels like a metronome you don't have to think about, bring the tempo back up.
This is the piece that'll make two-hand coordination feel natural for everything you play next.
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About “Smoke On The Water”
- What key is "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple played in?
- Smoke On The Water is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Smoke On The Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Smoke On The Water" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Smoke On The Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Smoke On The Water"?
- "Smoke On The Water" was originally performed by Deep Purple. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Smoke On The Water"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Abped, Cped, Fped, Gped. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Deep Purple can I play here?
- Try "SMOKE ON THE WATER", "HIGHWAY STAR", "Smoke On The Water". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Smoke On The Water" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple. 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 "Smoke On The Water" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Smoke On The Water" 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.