Burn It Down
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Intro
Am E7 Am E7
Am E7 Am E7 Am
[Verso 1]
E7
You might see me walking
Am
On the outskirts of your town
E7
Rattling off curses at the sun
Am
And rats dragging their tails around
E7
I'll walk these feet right down the street
Am
Right on up to your door
E7
Whisper these words right into your ears
Am
Right down to the killing floor
[Refrão]
E7
Oh Burn it Down
E7
Burn it Down
Am
Burn it Down
E7
Burn it Down
Am
Don't you dare now make a sound
E7 Am
Holding on like ol' grim death
E7 Am
Gonna have to burn it down
Interlude
Am E7 Am E7
Am E7 Am E7 Am
[Verso 2]
E7
My guitar is full of spiders
Am
My lungs a boiler room
E7
The breath behind my teeth smells of gasoline
Am
My skin is cold and blue
E7
Put away your crucifix
Am
You're good book wont do what it should
E7
Wondering around your little town
Am
Held together with fear and wood
[Refrão]
E7
Oh Burn it Down
E7
Burn it Down
Am
Burn it Down
E7
Burn it Down
Am
Don't you dare now make a sound
E7 Am
Holding on like ol' grim death
E7 Am
Gonna have to burn it down
Interlude
Am E7 Am E7
Am E7 Am E7 Am
[Refrão]
E7
Oh Burn it Down
E7
Burn it Down
Am
Burn it Down
E7
Burn it Down
Am
Don't you dare now make a sound
E7 Am
Holding on like ol' grim death
F E7 Am
Gonna have to burn it down
E7 Am
Holding on like ol' grim death
F E7 Am
Gonna have to burn it down
How to play Burn It Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.