Ashes by Now
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C
This mornin is Monday
C
Where are you now?
C
Teasin my memory
C
Tellin me how
G F
To lay low when I don't want to
C
Your love is elusive
C
This I know now
C
It's makin me crazy
C G
Leavin me out in the open
F
When I don't want to
Am C
Baby, I can't go through this again
Am C
I don't need to go down more than I've already been
Am C
Just like a wildfire, you're runnin all over town
Am C
As much as you've burned me baby, I should be ashes by now
C
The moments of pleasure
C
Never do last
C
They're gone like a suitcase
C
Full of your past
G
Long gone
F
And in a hurry
Am C
Baby, I can't go through this again
Am C
I don't need to go down more than I've already been
Am C
Just like a wildfire, you're runnin all over town
Am C
As much as you've burned me baby, I should be ashes by now
Am (pause)
C
You're runnin all over town
Am C Am C Am
C
As much as you burned me baby, I should be ashes by now
Am C
Just like a wildfire, you're runnin all over town
Am C
As much as you've burned me baby, I should be ashes by now
Am C
As much as you've burned me baby, I should be ashes by now
Am C
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ashes by now)
Am C
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ashes by now)
Am C Am C
(repeat and fade)
As much as you've burned me baby, I should be ashes by now
How to play Ashes by Now
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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.