Baptized By Fire
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Intro
D G D D D A D D D
[Verso 1]
D G D
I was headed down a path of destruction
G D
With a pain that I just couldn't kill
G D
I remember the dark and the empty
A7 D
And the hope that nothing could fill
G D
But I know Jesus was with me
G D A
Even in my darkest time
D G D
He was there when I hit rock bottom
A7 D
And at the lowest low of my high
[Refrão]
Bm D
I've been bathed in holy water
Bm7 A
And it washed all my sins away
D G D
But I had to be baptized by fire
A7 D
In order to truly be saved
{Instrumental}
D D G D D D A7 D D
[Verso 2]
D G D
As the sun breaks the trees this morning
G D
And I hit my knees to pray
G D
I think of the day that's before me
A D
And the time I let slip away
G D
A vision of mama's old Bible
G D A7
On a shelf that she kept on display
D G D
Reminds me of where it all started
A D
And who led me out of the flame
Bm D
I've been bathed in holy water
Bm A
And it washed all my sins away
D G D
But I had to be baptized by fire
A D
In order to truly be saved
D Bm D
I had to be baptized by fire
A D
In order to truly be saved
{Instrumental/Solo/Outro}
D D G D
D A D
D G D D
D A A D D D5
How to play Baptized By Fire
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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.