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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
B · A · E
Fire on the Mountain Chords – Guitar
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
B · A · E
Fire on the Mountain Chords – Ukulele
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
B · A · E
Fire on the Mountain Chords – Piano
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
B · A · E
Fire on the Mountain Chords – Banjo
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
B · A · E
Fire on the Mountain Chords – Mandolin
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
B · A · E
Fire on the Mountain Chords – Harmonica
The Grateful Dead’s classic jam song about a distant, mesmerizing fire. Beginner difficulty in the key of B.
Chords used: B, A, E · Key: B · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the song’s groove.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
B
E
B – F#
E – B
F# – E
Chorus
B
E
B – F#
E
B – F#
E
B – F#
E
Verse 2
B
E
B – F#
E – B
F# – E
Chorus
B
E
B – F#
E
B – F#
E
B – F#
E
Bridge
F#
E
F#
E
Verse 3
B
E
B – F#
E – B
F# – E
Chorus
B
E
B – F#
E
B – F#
E
B – F#
E
Practice tip: Master the B to E and B to F# chord changes, as they are the core of the song’s progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Fire on the Mountain"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: B, A and E.
Is "Fire on the Mountain" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of B, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Fire on the Mountain" in?
It is in the key of B.
Who wrote "Fire on the Mountain"?
It was written by Robert Hunter, Mickey Hart, and released in 1978.