Burn Out
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D G
I'm getting worked up again
D G
Filling every second I have with plans
Bm
And I do this to myself
G
I do this to myself
D G
Feels like I'm all on my own
D G
And every friend that holds out their hand
I tend to bite and cut the rope
Bm
I guess I do this to myself
G
I do this to myself
G D
Oh am I gonna burn out
Em Bm
Always tryna to burn bright
G D Em Bm
I've been rubbing sticks for sparks til the sun goes down
G A
But I still don't see the light
G D
Am I gonna lose my mind
F#m Bm
I've got an engine that just won't quit
G D
So you're either gonna see my flame
Em D
Or the smoke at the end of my wick
G D
I'm getting worked up again
G
Can't even smoke it off if I wanted
That stuff gets into my head
Bm
Expecting ribbons for my hurt
D
Watch it measure my self worth
G D
Oh am I gonna burn out
Em Bm
Always tryna to burn bright
G D Em Bm
I've been rubbing sticks for sparks til the sun goes down
G A
But I still don't see the light
G D
Am I gonna lose my mind
F#m Bm
I've got an engine that just won't quit
G D
So you're either gonna see my flame
Em D
Or the smoke at the end of my wick
Solo Em Bm A Bm
Em Bm
And I'm so tired
A Bm
And baby I'm tired all the time
G D
I lit my fire
A Bm
With the same shit that makes me cry
G
Am I just distracting my thoughts
D
From the things that I lost
F#m Bm A G
Wonder if it could ever be enough to just get by
G D
Oh am I gonna burn out
Em Bm
Always tryna to burn bright
G D Em Bm
I've been rubbing sticks for sparks til the sun goes down
G A
But I still don't see the light
G D
Am I gonna lose my mind
F#m Bm
I've got an engine that just won't quit
G D
But I swear you're gonna see my flame
Em Bm
Oh you're gonna know my name
G D
Or am I gonna burn out
A Bm
Always tryna burn bright
How to play Burn Out
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.