World On Fire

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

Hearts watch are worn ens in these (G)fi dark (C)a ges.

You’re not a (C)lone can do in this sto ry’s pag es.

Stay Night has fall en ’mongst the (F)liv ing and is the (C)dy ing.

And I’ll (Dm7)try to hold it in, yeah, I’ll (Fmaj7)try to hold it in.

The (Am)world is on (Cmaj7)fire,

it’s (F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Tap in to (Am)the wa ter, I (F)try to bring my share.

(Am)Try to bring (Cmaj7)more,

(F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Bring it to (Am)the ta ble, I (F)bring what I am a ble.

(Bb)wan na be left a lone, don’t wan na be a lone.

The (F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Tap in to (Am)the wa ter, I (F)try to bring my share.

(Am)Try to bring (Cmaj7)more,

(F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Bring it to (Am)the ta ble, I (F)bring what I am a ble.

Hearts break, hearts mend,

love still hurts.

Vi sions clash, planes crash,

still there’s talk of sav ing souls, still the cold is clos ing in on (Bb)us.

We part the (Cmaj7)veil on our kill er (C)sun.

Stray from (Cmaj7)the straight line on (F)this short (C)run.

The more we (Cmaj7)take, the (F)less we be (C)come.

The (Am)for tune of (Cmaj7)one man (F)means less for (C)some.

The (Am)world is on (Cmaj7)fire,

it’s (F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Tap in to (Am)the wa ter, I (F)try to bring my share.

(Am)Try to bring (Cmaj7)more,

(F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Bring it to (Am)the ta ble, I (F)bring what I am a ble.

The (Am)world is on (Cmaj7)fire,

it’s (F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Tap in to (Am)the wa ter, I (F)try to bring my share.

(Am)Try to bring (Cmaj7)more,

(F)more than I (C)can han dle.

(G)Bring it to (Am)the ta ble, I (F)bring what I am a ble.

The (F)bring what I am a ble.

World On Fire — Simple Sheet Music

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"World On Fire" 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, 100 BPM.

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

About “World On Fire”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "World On Fire"?
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 "World On Fire" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
World On Fire 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 "World On Fire"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "World On Fire" 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 "World On Fire"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "World On Fire"?
"World On Fire" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "World On Fire"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, +3 more.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". 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 "World On Fire". Key of C, 100 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.