Smoke On The Water

by Deep Purple
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Lyrics

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 nโ€™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 โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Smoke On The Water" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œSmoke On The Waterโ€

Can I play "Smoke On The Water" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Smoke On The Water" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Smoke On The Water" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Smoke On The Water"?
Yes โ€” 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: Ab, C, F, Gm. Only a handful of chords โ€” beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Deep Purple can I play here?
Try "HIGHWAY STAR", "Smoke On The Water", "Smoke On The Water". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Smoke On The Water"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Smoke On The Water" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Smoke On The Water"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Smoke On The Water" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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