Burn
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Intro: F#m D A A
F#m
I need big dreams
D A
In city streets and bright lights
A F#m D A A
'Cause this seems to make me feel alright
F#m
And I want this one
D
And I can take
A
And I can feel myself
A F#m D A A
From the break about to break
D E
And I'll be lost in the road
A D A
And I'm scared to fall on my own
E A
I need hope or control
D F#m
But something's pulling me in
[Refrão] D
It needs to hurt, so we could work
A F#m
And I need fire, so I can burn
E
And I need love, so I can learn
D A F#m
I'm just a boy with the world at my feet to find a girl
E
Telling me to not get hurt
Telling me but I won't
D A
Learn 'Cause I want you and nothing can stop this
F#m E
So let's sit and watch this burn
D
And as it ends up in ashes
A
We sit and laugh, yeah
F#m E
We sit and watch this burn
F#m A
I need your heart and both hands and my plans
D A
Are to make you feel alright
F#m
But you want it all in good time
A D A
And I get that you've been hurt before
D E
And I'll be lost and alone
A D F#m
And I'm scared to fall on my own
[Refrão] D
When the world gets quiet
A F#m
I'll scream your name
D
When your lungs get tired
A F#m
The air will breath the same
D A F#m
Don't forget me, let me ease you pain
D
Every heart is breaking
A E
Don't let it slip away
D *
It needs to hurt, so we could work
A * F#m *
And I need fire, so I can burn
E *
And I need love, so I can learn
D A
Burn, 'cause I want you and nothing can stop this
F#m E
So let's sit and watch this burn
D
And as it ends up in ashes
A
We sit and laugh, yeah
A E
We sit and watch this burn
F#m D A A
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How to play Burn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.