Start A Fire (From La La Land)

by John Legend
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Lyrics

I don’t (C)know why I keep mov in’ my (Am)bod y;

I don’t know if this is (G)wrong or if it’s (Am)right.

I don’t know if it’s the (G)beat, but some thing’s (Am)tak ing o ver me, and (G)I just know I feel so good to (Am)night.

I don’t (G)know what your name is, but I (Am)like it.

I been (G)think in’ ’bout some things I wan na (Am)try.

I don’t know (G)what you came to do, but I (Am)want to do it with you.

And (G)I just know I feel so good to (Am)night.

Oh, (F)if we keep on (Am)danc ing, take the (F)rhy thm to new (D7)heights,

(F)feel the heat of (Am)pas sion, ba by, (Bb)light up the (Esus)night.

(E7)(We can start a (Am)fi re.) Come on let it (D7)burn, ba by.

(D7sus)(We can start a (Am)fi re.) Let the ta bles (D7)turn, ba by.

(D7sus)(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 (E7)feel so good

to (Am)night.

I don’t (C)care if this turns in to a (Am)ri ot; let’s get (G)reck less, tear this place down to the (Am)floor.

Turn the (C)mu sic way up (G)loud; can’t no (Am)bod y stop us now.

Oh, (G)I just know I feel so good to (Am)night.

(E7)(We can start a (F)don’t you know, (E)don’t you know,

to (Am)night.

Start A Fire (From La La Land) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Start A Fire (From La La Land)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 76 BPM.

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

About “Start A Fire (From La La Land)”

Why does "Start A Fire (From La La Land)" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Start A Fire (From La La Land)".
What key is "Start A Fire (From La La Land)" by John Legend played in?
Start A Fire (From La La Land) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Start A Fire (From La La Land)"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Start A Fire (From La La Land)" 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 (From La La Land)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Start A Fire (From La La Land)"?
"Start A Fire (From La La Land)" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Start A Fire (From La La Land)"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Start A Fire (From La La Land)".
Can I see all the notes in "Start A Fire (From La La Land)"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 76 BPM.