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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"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, 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”
- 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 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 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, 80 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.