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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "St. Elmo's Fire" by John Parr in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "St. Elmo's Fire" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "St. Elmo's Fire" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "St. Elmo's Fire"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "St. Elmo's Fire" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "St. Elmo's Fire"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "St. Elmo's Fire" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
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