Burned
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verse 1
Em D
For the life of me
C G
I'm running away from the same
D/F# Em D
things that you can't undo
C
if you had the chance
Em D C
It was worth my time to see the bad
G D/F# Em D C
in all I thought was good
[Refrão] Em C G D/F#
If I had to erase it, couldn't pay me enough
Em C G D/F#
If I had to change you, I never would.
Em C
I was playing with fire, got burned
G D C
It's who I am and all I'll ever know
G F C
I like whiskey more than I liked you
G F C
I like whiskey more than I liked you
verse 2
Em D C
For the life of me I'm running away
G D/F# Em
from the same things and it breaks
D C G D/F#
my heart just to know I can
Em D C G D/F#
keep on wasting my best years with this
Em D C
I wouldn't last
[Refrão] Em C G D/F#
If I had to erase it, couldn't pay me enough
Em C G D/F#
If I had to change you, I never would.
Em C
I was playing with fire, got burned
G D C
It's who I am and all I'll ever know
G F C
I like whiskey more than I liked you
G F C
I like whiskey more than I liked you
Guitar Solo
G F C
G F C
G F C
G F C
[Refrão] Em C G D/F#
If I had to erase it, couldn't pay me enough
Em C G D/F#
If I had to change you, I never would.
Em C
I was playing with fire, got burned
G D C
It's who I am and all I'll ever know
G F C
I like whiskey more than I liked you
G F C
I like whiskey more than I liked you
How to play Burned
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 Em. 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.