Burned Out
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[Intro ]
F#m E Dmaj7
F#m E Dmaj7
[Verso 1]
F#m E
There's too much noise in this world
Dmaj7
I cannot hear the truth no more
F#m E
Tell me why would I put myself first
Dmaj7
If with myself I am at war
F#m
Put aside my ego
E Dmaj7
I do not wish to be a hero
F#m
I only wish to be a free soul
E Dmaj7
Thats something I can only dream of
[Refrão]
F#m E Dmaj7
Cause were all asleep
F#m E Dmaj7
Somebody, please wake me up
F#m E
My soul is tired and Im uninspired
Dmaj7
Yeah nobody can save me now
F#m E Dmaj7
I keep fighting but I cant deny that Im burning down
[Verso 2]
F#m E
I always think too much
Dmaj7
Still, nobody to trust enough
F#m E
Cause I feel like nobody gets me
Dmaj7
Yeah I feel like the world is against me
F#m E
I know money wont solve all of your problems
Dmaj7
I used to think it did
Dmaj7 F#m E
If you want to reach heights you got to dream big
Dmaj7
Cause they will try to keep you small
F#m E
I was too blind, to see
Dmaj7
Now nobody can see it more than me
F#m E
Cause were all on our knees
Dmaj7
Were praying to be heard and to be seen
[Refrão]
F#m E Dmaj7
Cause were all asleep
F#m E Dmaj7
Somebody, please wake me up
F#m E
My soul is tired and Im uninspired
Dmaj7
Yeah nobody can save me now
F#m E Dmaj7
I keep fighting but I cant deny that Im burning down
{Instrumental}
F#m E Dmaj7
F#m E Dmaj7
Outro
F#m
Although I am tired
E Dmaj7
I feel the desire to just keep fighting (just keep fighting)
F#m
Im a slave to my desires
E Dmaj7
I cant hide it, but I keep trying
F#m E
Fight fire with fire till I get higher
Dmaj7
Till nobody can bring me down
F#m E
My soul is tired, Im uninspired
Dmaj7
Im burning out
How to play Burned Out
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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.