Burn The Boats
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Burn the Boats
Intro
A D
[Verso 1]
A D
Are the redwood trees, ever in your dreams?
A D
Are the branches twistin' higher in your mind?
A D
You hear an angel choir, under cathedral spires?
F#m D E
Do you remember how the world lit up when we crossed that borderline?
D
And do you ever miss that fragile sun
D
The way you felt when there was no turning back?
[Refrão]
A F#m D E
Somehow, I know you'll ride with me again
A F#m D E
When you come round, I'll meet you where the sky begins
F#m A D Bm
And right now, if you're longin' for the smoke
A
Barely clingin' to the ropes
E A
Light a match & burn the boats
Interlude
({A}) D A D
[Verso 2]
A D
Like a statue stands, above the ancient sand
A D
You can't bury all the fire inside of you
A D
Seems everywhere you've been, glows beneath your skin
F#m D E
Like you're covered up from head to toe in invisible tattoos
D
I never want to force your hand
D E
I think you know that time is runnin' down
[Refrão]
A F#m D E
Somehow, I know you'll ride with me again
A F#m D E
When you come round, I'll meet you where the sky begins
F#m A D Bm
And right now, if you're longin' for the smoke
A
Barely clingin' to the ropes
E D
Light a match & burn the boats
[Ponte]
A E D
There is no secret harbor
A E D
There is no perfect armor
D# Dm E A
If we fall, we fall, we fall, we fall
[Refrão]
A F#m D E
Somehow, I know you'll ride with me again
A F#m D E
When you come round, I'll meet you where the sky begins
F#m A D Bm
And right now, if you're longin' for the smoke
A
Barely clingin' to the ropes
E A D
Light a match & burn the boats
A D
Light a match
A
& burn the boats
Outro
D A D A
How to play Burn The Boats
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.