Burning Up
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Verse 1)
Bm
I'm hot
D
You're cold
A
You go around
G
Like you know
Bm
Who I am
D
But you don't
A G
You've got me on my toes
(Chorus)
Bm D
I'm slipping into the lava
A G
And I can't keep from going under
Bm
Baby
D
You turn the temperature hotter
A
I'm burning up
G
Burning up
for you baby
(Verse 2)
Bm
I fell
D
So cold
A
can't hold myself
G
back
Bm
High heels
D
Red dress
A G
All by yourself
G A
Gotta impress
(Chorus)
Bm D
I'm slipping into the lava
A G
And I can't keep from going under
Bm
Baby
D
You turn the temperature hotter
A
I'm burning up
G
Burning up
for you baby
(Bridge)
G A
What can i do
Bm A G
All I can see is you
G A
You're staring me down
Bm A
I know you feel it too
(Chorus) x2
Bm D
I'm slipping into the lava
A G
And I can't keep from going under
Bm
Baby
D
You turn the temperature hotter
A
I'm burning up
G
Burning up
for you baby
How to play Burning Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.