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) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Start A Fire (From La La Land)" 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 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)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Start A Fire (From La La Land)"?
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 "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 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 "Start A Fire (From La La Land)". Key of C, 76 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.