Other arrangements of St. Elmo's Fire
Pick a learning view.
(A)Grow in’ up,
(A)you don’t see the writ ing on the (A)wall.
(A)Pass in’ by,
(A)mov in’ straight a head, you knew it (A)all.
But may be (F#m7)some time, if you (D)feel the pain, you’ll find you’re (F#m7)all a lone; ev ’ry (D)thing has changed.
(A)Play the game;
(A)you know you can’t quit un til it’s (A)won.
(A)Sol dier on,
(A)on ly you can do what must be (A)done.
You know, in (F#m7)some way you’re a (D)lot like me.
You’re just a (F#m7)all a lone; ev ’ry (D)thing has changed.
(F#m7)pris on er, and you’re (D)try’n’ to break free.
(E)man.
I can see a new ho ri zon un der neath the (C#sus)blaz ing (C#)sky.
I’ll be where the ea gle’s fly ing (B)high er and (C#sus)high (C#)er.
Gon na be a man in mo tion.
All I need’s this (C#sus)pair of (C#)wheels.
Take me where the fu ture’s ly ing: (B)St.
El mo’s (C#sus)fire.
(B)St.
El mo’s (C#sus)fire.
I can climb the high est moun tain, cross the wild est (C#)sea.
I can feel St.
El mo’s fire (B)burn ing in (C#sus)me,
burn ing in (Ddim7)me,
Just once in his life
a man has his (E)time,
and my time is now!
I’m com in’ a (E)live!
I can hear the mu sic play in’; I can see the (C#sus)ban ners (C#)fly.
Feel be like a vet a gain; I (B)hope I ain’t (C#sus)high.
(C#)er.
Gon na be a man in mo tion.
All I need’s this (C#sus)pair of (C#)wheels.
Take me where the fu ture’s ly ing: (B)St.
El mo’s (C#sus)fire.
I can see a new ho ri zon un der neath the (C#sus)blaz ing (C#)sky.
Feel be where the ea gle’s fly ing (B)high er and (C#sus)high (C#)er.
Gon na be a man in mo tion.
All I need’s this (C#sus)pair of (C#)wheels.
Take me where the fu ture’s ly ing: (B)St.
El mo’s (C#sus)fire.
St. Elmo's Fire — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "St. Elmo's Fire" by John Parr: 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 A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “St. Elmo's Fire”
- What key is "St. Elmo's Fire" by John Parr played in?
- St. Elmo's Fire is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "St. Elmo's Fire"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "St. Elmo's Fire" 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 "St. Elmo's Fire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "St. Elmo's Fire"?
- "St. Elmo's Fire" was originally performed by John Parr. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "St. Elmo's Fire"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, B, Bsus2, C#, C#7, C#sus4, D, Ddim7, +5 more.
- What other songs by John Parr can I play here?
- Try "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "St. Elmo's Fire" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "St. Elmo's Fire" by John Parr. 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 "St. Elmo's Fire" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "St. Elmo's Fire" 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.