Arsonists Lullaby (acoustic)
View chords used in this chart
*Standard Tuning
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Capo on the 2nd fret
*Hammer on everytime you end a verse with the chord "Em" like this:
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E|-------------------------|
B|-------------------------|
G|-------------------------|
D|------0h2----------------|
A|--0h2--------------------|
E|----------0--------------|
Intro
Em B7 C
Hmmm mmmh mhhh mhhhhmmmm
Asus2 Am Em
Hmmm mmmh mhhh mhhhmmmm
Em B7 C
Hmmm mmmh mhhh mhhhhmmmm
Asus2 Am Em
Hmmm mmmh mhhh mhhhmmmm
Preverse
Em G6 A(add9)
When I was a child, I heard voices,
Am(add9) B7
Some would sing and some would scream.
Em G6 A(add9)
You soon find you have few choices,
Am(add9) Asus2 Em
I learned the voices died with me.
verse 1
Em G6 Cmaj7
When I was a child I'd sit for hours,
Asus2 Cmaj7 B7
Staring into open flames.
Em G6 Cmaj7
Something in it had a power,
Asus2 B7 Em
Could barely tear my eyes away.
Chorus
Em G6 Cmaj7
All you have is your fire,
Em G B7
And the place you need to reach.
Em G6 Cmaj7
Don't you ever, taaaame your demons,
Asus2 B7 Em
Always keep them on a leash.
Humming
Em B7 C
Hmmm mmmh mhhh mhhhhmmmm
Asus2 Am Em
Hmmm mmmh mhhh mhhhmmmm
Em B7 C
Hmmm mmmh mhhh mhhhhmmmm
Asus2 Am Em
Hmmm mmmh mhhh mhhhmmmm
verse 2
Em G6 Cmaj7
When i was 16 my senses fooled me,
Em G B7
Thought gasoline was on my clothes.
Em G6 Cmaj7
I knew that something would always rule me,
Asus2 B7 Em
I knew this sin was mine alone.
Chorus
Em G6 Cmaj7
All you have is your fire,
Em G B7
And the place you need to reach.
Em G6 Cmaj7
Don't you ever, taaame your demons,
Asus2 B7 Em
Always keep them on a leash.
verse 3
Em G6 Cmaj7
When I was a man I thought it ended,
Em G B7
Well I knew loves perfect ache
Em G6 Cmaj7
But my peace has always depended,
Asus2 B7 Em
on all the ashes in my way
Chorus
Em G6 Cmaj7
All you have is your fire,
Em G B7
And the place you need to reach.
Em G6 Cmaj7
Don't you ever, taaaame your demons,
Asus2 B7 Em
Always keep them on a leash.
How to play Arsonists Lullaby (acoustic)
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 Em. 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.