Ashes (acoustic)
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Intro: ?B
B G#m
You came to set my heart on fire
B G#m
Then you just left it to burn
B
These cold dark ashes
G#m
These cold dark ashes
E F# B
I yearn, I yearn, I yearn
B G#m
You showed me all this beautiful magic
B G#m
You disappeared in the smoke
B G#m
Of these cold dark ashes, These cold dark ashes
E F# B
I guess I should have known
E
I don't want a daydream
B
I don't wanna wish for you
G#m
I don't wanna find out
F#
That none of what you said was true
E
Darling this is madness
B
Why don't you come back to me
G#m E F# B
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory
B G#m
You came to set my heart on fire
B G#m
What was I supposed to do
B
These cold dark ashes
G#m
These cold dark ashes
E F# B
Linger in the dust of you
B G#m
I wonder if it all meant nothing
B G#m
I wonder if I’ve been a fool
B
These cold dark ashes
G#m
These cold dark ashes
E F# B
Just the work of your voodoo
E
I don't want a daydream
B
I don't wanna wish for you
G#m
I don't wanna find out
F#
That none of what you said was true
E
Darling this is madness
B
Why don't you come back to me
G#m E F# B
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory
Guitar Solo - G#m B G#m B G#m B G#m
E
I don't want a daydream
B
I don't wanna wish for you
G#m
I don't wanna find out
F#
That none of what you said was true
E
Darling this is madness
B
Why don't you come back to me
G#m E F# B
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory
G#m E F# B
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory
G#m E F# B
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory
G#m E F# B
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory
How to play Ashes (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 B. 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.