The Fire Within Me

by Mindi Dickstein
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Lyrics

How do I go on?

Just an emp ty room.

All I have are (Gb)mem o ries.

I need a task to (Fm)do.

(Ebm7)Some one give me a task to do.

I need a…

I thought that (Eb)some how we would (Bb)al ways have for (Bb)ev er.

I thought the (Eb)prom is es we (Bb)made would have a (D7)dif f’rent (Gm)end.

I thought the (F)love we (Bb)shared would (Cm7)keep us

as we (Gm7)were.

It was the (Ebmaj7)fi re

with (F9)in me.

We dreamed and (Eb)plot ted with a (Bb)ban don in this (Bb)at tic.

When we were (Eb)gath ered here, the (Bb)room be came our (D7)cit a (Gm)del.

We were a (F)maz ing (Bb)then, my (Cm7)sis ters

as and (Gm7)I.

They were the (Ebmaj7)fi re

with (F9)in me.

(G)In this room I (Gm)knew we were a live.

(G)Noth ing was too (Gm)pain ful to sur (G)vive.

We (Cm)faced the world to geth er, the (Bb)four of us to geth er side by (G)side.

(F)Ev ’ry thing I (Eb69)prom ised was for them.

(Dm7)I was theirs no mat ter where or (G7sus4)when.

(Cm7)How can that be lost for (Cm7)ev er?

How, when I gave (D)ev ’ry (D)thing with (Gm7)all

my (Gbmaj7)heart?

(D)Ev ’ry thing I prom ised them is here.

(Bm7)All of us, the way we used to (Em7sus4)be.

(Am7)We will al ways have each oth er.

(F#)They will al ways (B5)be the (B)fi re (Em7)in

my (Cm6)heart.

Here I (G)go,

and there’s no (G)turn ing back.

My (Csus2)great ad (Csus2)ven ture (D7sus4)has be (G)gun.

I (Cm)may be (Gsus2)small,

but I’ve got (Gsus2)gi ant plans

to (Csus2)shine as (Csus2)bright ly (D7sus4)as the (Esus4)sun.

(D)Here in all the small est (Bm7)de tails of the (Em7)past, here in this (Am)at tic,

sud den ly (G)life is some thing (B)vast.

The (Em)four of us for (D)ev er, (C)here at (Bm7)last.

As un ex pect ed as can (D7sus4)be.

As (CN.C.)ton ish ing.

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

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Free karaoke for "The Fire Within Me" by Mindi Dickstein: 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 Db, 80 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 Within Me”

What key is "The Fire Within Me" by Mindi Dickstein played in?
The Fire Within Me is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Fire Within Me"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Fire Within Me" 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 Within Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Fire Within Me"?
"The Fire Within Me" was originally performed by Mindi Dickstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Fire Within Me"?
This arrangement uses 48 chords: A, Ab, Abm, Am, Am7, B, Bb, Bbaug, +40 more.
What other songs by Mindi Dickstein can I play here?
Try "TAKE A CHANCE ON ME", "Could You", "Our Finest Dreams". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Fire Within Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Fire Within Me" by Mindi Dickstein. 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 Within Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Db, 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 Within Me" 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.