Learn "START A FIRE" by John Legend on Piano

Master "START A FIRE" by John Legend with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of A at 92 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 92 BPM.

Lyrics

I don’t know why I keep mov in’ my bod y; I don’t know if this is wrong or if it’s right. I don’t know if it’s the beat, but some thing’s tak ing o ver me, and (F)I just know I feel so good to night. I don’t know what your name is, but I like it. I been think in’ ’bout some things I wan na try. I don’t know what you came to do, but I want to do it with you. And (F)I just know I feel so good to night. Oh, (F)if we keep on (Am)danc ing, take the (F)rhy thm to new heights, (F)feel the heat of (C)pas sion, ba by, (Bb)light up the night, (E)(we can start a fi re.) Come on let it burn, ba by. (We can start a fi re.) Let the ta bles turn, ba by. (We can start a (Am)fi re.) And (F)I just know I feel so good, (G)don’t you know I feel so good, (F)I just know I feel so good to night. I don’t care (CN.C.)if this turns in to a ri ot; let’s get reck less, tear this place down to the floor. Turn the mu sic way up loud; can’t no bod y stop us now. Oh, (F)I just know I feel so good to night. Oh, (F)I just know I feel so good to night. (We can start a fi (F)don’t you know, (E)don’t you know, to night.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
A
Tempo
92 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Start A Fire" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.