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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"St. Elmo's Fire" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "St. Elmo's Fire"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "St. Elmo's Fire". Key of A, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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