Burn Your Playhouse Down - George Jones

Burn Your Playhouse Down

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Capo 2
 
Intro: G G C C G D G G
 
G C
I've got an achin' in my heart, arson on my mind
G D G
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down
G C
I've got a badly broken heart, I've had it from the start
G D
You're giving me the run a- round
 
G
Now if you play with fire, It's sure to burn
C
I've known this all of my life
A
Go on, be on your way well honey, I've had my say
D
'Cause I'm through with you for life
 
G
Ah, theres one in every yard
C
I'm getting mighty tired
G D G
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down
 
Inst: G G C C G D G G
 
G C
I've got an achin' in my heart, arson on my mind
G D G
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down
G C
I've got a badly broken heart, I've had it from the start
G D
You're giving me the run a- round
 
G
Well if you play with fire, It's sure to burn
C
I've known this all of my life
A
Go on, be on your way well honey, I've had my say
D
'Cause I'm through with you for life
 
G C
I've got an achin' in my heart, arson on my mind
G D G
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down
 
Instrumental
G G C C G D G G
G
Now if you play with fire, It's sure to burn
C
I've known this all of my life
A
Hey, be on your way, I've had my say
D
And I'm through with you for life
 
G C
I've got an achin' in my heart, arson on my mind
G D G C D G
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down (G onB)

How to play Burn Your Playhouse Down

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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