Start A Fire

by John Legend
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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.

Start A Fire — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Start A Fire" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 92 BPM.

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

About “Start A Fire”

Where are the chord symbols for "Start A Fire" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Start A Fire" is in A.
What key is "Start A Fire" by John Legend played in?
Start A 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 "Start A Fire"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Start A Fire" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Start A Fire"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Start A Fire"?
"Start A Fire" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Start A Fire"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, B7, Bb, C, D7, E7, Esus4, F, +3 more.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Start A Fire" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Start A Fire" is in the key of A at 92 BPM.
What chords are in "Start A Fire"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.