Burn One Down
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Burn One Down
Clint Black
(Clint Black/Hayden Nicholas/Frankie Miller)
Transcribed by Bryce Jacobson (MrStrin917@aol.com)
C D7 G
G
I guess your off to have your fun
A7
another ending just begun
C
and I know what I don't see
D
really shouldn't bother me
NC G
so go and have yourself a ball
A7
you'll be at noone's beck and call
C
and with that fire in your eyes
D7
another lovers moon will rise
G
someone else will take the fall
CHORUS:
Am7 G/B C
and that's just the way you are
G
i've known all along
A7
some candles always burn
D
even when the night is gone
G/B C
but the strongest of flames
Em
won't burn eternally
when you find another friend
C D7
who lights your candle up again
G
you can burn one down for me
NC G
So you don't matter anymore
A7
I'll convince myself I'm sure
C
as if I give a da*n
D
that's just the way I am
G
So go on and pour yourself some wine
A7
with who'll ever spend your time
C
'cause anyone can see
D7
you won't be cryin' over me
G
and you never were that kind
REPEAT CHORUS
TAG:(chords are just single strumed and the last D7 and G are arpegiated)
Am7
when you find another friend
D7
who'll light your candle up again
C D7 G
you can burn one down for me
How to play Burn One Down
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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.