A Candle's Fire
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Intro: C D G C
C
Oh, light a candle's fire, it carries our good name
C D
What would you ask a campfire?
G C
It scares me just the same
C D
And you, you've had it all along
G C
An endless need for games
C D G
C
Just don't forget, a candle's fire is only just a flame
C D G C
(same as the first verse)
I hit certain from afar, failed to pull my weight
But you were light, we traveled through the fall
To arrive at our front gate
Tonight, we rest beside the fire
A smile upon your face
Just don't forget, a candle's fire is only just a flame
Am D G C
If I had known, that to carry on that way
Am D G C
It wouldn't show in the creases on your face
Am D G C
If you should go, would you carry on my name?
C
Just let it blow, and the blah blah blah blah blaaah(what does he say??)
How to play A Candle's Fire
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.