A Fire I Can't Put Out
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[Intro ]
(D) I'm finding out how hot
An (Gmaj7) old flame can (G) burn
(A) You're a feeling I (A7) haven't forgot
The (G) love I can't un(D)learn
You've become a memory (Gmaj7)
I can't live with(G)out
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (D) out (D/F#)
(G) I don't know how to handle
The (D) dream you left behind (D/F#)
(G) It's like a lighted candle
Burning up my (A) mind (A7)
At (D) least I'm happy knowing
What (Gmaj7) love is all a(G)bout
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (D) out (D7)
(D) Embers to ashes
That's (Gmaj7) how it should (G) be
(A) You'd think by know my (A7) heart would know
And (G) it could set you (D) free
The things I've tried
The tears I've (Gmaj7) cried
I guess there's no (G) doubt
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (D) out (D/F#)
(G) I don't know how to handle
The (D) dream you left behind (D/F#)
(G) It's like a lighted candle
Burning up my (A) mind (A7)
At (D) least I'm happy knowing
What (Gmaj7) love is all a(G)bout
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (Bm) out (Bm/A) (G)
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (D) (Asus) (D)
How to play A Fire I Can't Put Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.