The Fire Inside

by Bob Seger
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Lyrics

There’s a (Ab)hard moon the ris in’ on the streets to a night, there’s a reck one an him feel ing in your heart tom as a you head you (Ab)out to night.

Through the (Ab)con crete can yons to the mid town al lights, where the (Dbmaj7)lat est ne on a prom is es are (Ab)burn ing bright.

Past the (Ab)o pen the win dows on the dark er the streets, where un seen an gry voic es flash and (Ab)chil dren cry.

Past the (Ab)phon y pos ers with their worn out a lines, the (Dbmaj7)tired new mon ey dressed the to the nines, the (Ab)low ter life an deal ers with their bad tle de signs and the (Dbmaj7)dil et tantes with their o pen minds.

You’re (Eb)out on the town, safe in the crowd, (Fm)read y to go edge for the ride.

(Db)Search ing the eyes, and we look ing for clues, but there’s (Ab)no way you can hide.

The fire in (Ab)side.

Well, you’ve (Ab)been to the clubs in’ and the dis co a theques, where they deal ten an him oth er from the bot ten of him deck of you (Ab)prom is es.

Where the (Ab)cau tious lon ers and e mo tion the wrecks do an (Dbmaj7)act ing stretch as you way to hide the (Ab)ob vi ous.

And the (Ab)lights go the down dow and they dance real the close, and for brief in stant they pre tend they’re (Ab)safe and warm.

Then the (Ab)beat gets loud er and the mood is a gone, the (Dbmaj7)dark ness scat ters as the lights flash on.

They (Ab)low ter one you oth er just a lit tle too long and they (Dbmaj7)move a part and their then move on.

Like (Eb)On to the street, on to the next, (Fm)safe in the knowl edge that they tried.

(Db)Fak ing the smile, and we hid ing the pain, but we (Ab)nev er sat is fied.

The fire in (Ab)side.

Well, you’ve Fire in (Ab)side.

Now, the Fire in (Ab)side.

Fire in (Ab)side.

Fire in (Ab)side.

The Fire Inside — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Fire Inside" by Bob Seger: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 140 BPM.

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

About “The Fire Inside”

What key is "The Fire Inside" by Bob Seger played in?
The Fire Inside is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Fire Inside"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Fire Inside" 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 "The Fire Inside"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Fire Inside"?
"The Fire Inside" was originally performed by Bob Seger. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Fire Inside"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, Fm.
What other songs by Bob Seger can I play here?
Try "LIKE A ROCK", "NIGHT MOVES", "SHAME ON THE MOON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Fire Inside" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Fire Inside" by Bob Seger. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Fire Inside" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Fire Inside" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.