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Hearts are (C)worn in (G)these dark a (C)ges.
You’re not a lone in this sto ry’s pag es.
Night (C)has fall en ’mongst the (F)liv ing and 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’s 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.
I watch the heav ens for my fi nal (C)call ing,
some thing I can (C)do to (F)change what’s com ing.
Stay close (C)to me while the (F)sky is (C)fall ing.
I don’t (Bb)wan na be left a lone,
don’t wan na be a lone.
The Hearts break, hearts mend,
love still hurts.
Vi sions clash, planes (G)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 (F)kill er (C)sun.
Stray from the (Cmaj7)straight line on (F)this short (C)run.
The more (Cmaj7)we 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’s 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’s 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "World On Fire" by Sarah McLachlan: 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 C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “World On Fire”
- 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "World On Fire" 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 "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 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 there a karaoke version of "World On Fire" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "World On Fire" by Sarah McLachlan. 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 "World On Fire" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "World On Fire" 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.