(Blackmore/Glover/Turner/Lord/Paice)
  I came 'round to your front door, your back door was locked
  Pushed your button, rang your bell, you didn't hear me knock
  I saw your window open wide, so I crawled inside
  I ran to the top floor, but you were on the ground
  I was on my way up and you were going down
    Fire in the basement
  Burn me up, scream and shout
  There's fire in the basement
  Only you can put it out
    This strange sensation that I'm going through
  Sweet infatuation when I get next to you
  I know what it takes to be a man, you understand
  'Cause when the sparks start flying you'll never be the same
  You know I'll hate to leave you girl but I'm so glad I came
    Fire in the basement
  Burn me up, scream and shout
  Fire in the basement
  Only you can put it out
    Smoky eyes burning bright
  Innocence lost, satisfy my appetite
  Surrender to the flame, what's your name
  Let's get down to business, how can you refuse
  Give this boy a helping hand, come on light my fuse