Smoke On The Water

by Deep Purple
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We (Gm)all came ed out at to Mon treux

on the Lake Ge ne va shore cold line, bare, but with the to funk y rec ords with the run ning in and out,

We did n’t (Gm)have much time.

With a Frank it Zap pa and the Moth ers

were (F)at the best an oth a round, (Gm)sweat.

but some stu pid with a run ning gun this, it burned the place (F)to the ground.

race.

nev er for get

(C)Smoke

on the (Ab)wa ter

and fire in the sky.

(C)Smoke

on the (Ab)wa ter.

(Gm)They burned ed down at the gam house,

on it died with an ful sound.

cold line, bare, but with the And ing truck Claude ords was the just out side, and out,

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

we (F)had to find an oth er place.

(Gm)sweat.

But Swiss time pid with was get out out, this, it seemed that we (F)would lose the race.

nev er for get

(C)Smoke

on the (Ab)wa ter

and fire in the sky.

(C)Smoke

on the (Ab)wa ter.

Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb 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 Eb 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.
What chords are used in "Smoke On The Water"?
This arrangement of "Smoke On The Water" uses 4 chords: Ab, C, F, Gm. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Smoke On The Water" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Deep Purple can I play here?
Try "HIGHWAY STAR", "Smoke On The Water", "Smoke On The Water". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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