Burden (acoustic)
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Intro: Bm G D A x2
Verse
A Bm G
Let me carry your burden
D A Bm G
If something’s not right I will let you know
D A Bm A G
Like the paint that’s drying on a heart that’s broke
Verse
A Bm G
Let me carry your burden
D A Bm G
Get you back on a high when you’re feeling low
D A Bm A G
When the weight’s too heavy but you won’t let go
[Refrão]
D G D
Come to me my brother and I will sit with you awhile
G D
Pretty soon I’ll see you smile
A
And you know you will
Bm G
No matter how much you are hurting right now
D A G
You know that everything will change in time
Bm G D A
So let me carry your burden
Bm G D A
Verse
A Bm G
Let me carry your burden
D A Bm G
When your mouth’s on fire but your mind is cold
D A Bm A G
And you’re fanning flames that won’t keep you warm
[Refrão]
D G D
Come to me my brother and I will sit with you awhile
G D
Pretty soon I’ll see you smile
A
And you know you will
Bm G
No matter how much you are hurting right now
D A G
You know that everything will change in time
A
Let me carry your burden, O brother mine
Bm G D A x2
Verse
A Bm G
Let me carry your burden
D A Bm G
Come tomorrow you’ll be right as rain
D A Bm A G
It’ll quench your fire, wash away your stains
[Refrão]
D G D
Come to me my brother and I will sit with you awhile
G D
Pretty soon I’ll see you smile
A
And you know you will
Bm G
No matter how much you are hurting right now
D A G
You know that everything will change in time
Outro
A G
Oh I just might see it in another light
A G
Got no dog here in this fight
A Bm
I could carry your burden O brother mine
G D
How to play Burden (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.