What key is "Smoke On The Water" in?

"Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Smoke On The Water" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Smoke On The Water" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Smoke On The Water" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Deep Purple can I play here?

Try "SMOKE ON THE WATER", "HIGHWAY STAR", "Smoke On The Water". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We all came back to Mon treaux,

on the Lake Ge ne va shore line, bare, but with the roll to make rec ords with the mo bile.

and out,

We did n’t (Em)have much time.

With a Frank it Zap pa and the Moth ers

were (D)at the best an place a round,

but some ter stu pid with a flare ning gun this,

(D)burned the place to the the ground.

nev er for get.

(A)Smoke

on the (F)wa ter,

and fire in the sky.

(A)Smoke

on the (F)wa ter.

We It burned down the gam bling

on it died with an ful sound.

and bare, but with the roll And funky Claude ords was the run ning side, out,

mak pull ing (Em)kids out the With a When it all pa lights, was o ver,

we (D)had to find an a to place.

But Swiss ter time pid was we get ning out, this,

(D)it like we would lose the race.

nev er for get.

(A)Smoke

on the (F)wa ter,

and fire in the sky.

(A)Smoke

on the (F)wa ter.

(F)wa ter.

Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Smoke On The Water”

What key is "Smoke On The Water" in?: "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Smoke On The Water" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Smoke On The Water" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Smoke On The Water" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Deep Purple can I play here?: Try "SMOKE ON THE WATER", "HIGHWAY STAR", "Smoke On The Water". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.