Candles To Burn
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Intro: Bb Eb
[Verso 1]
Bb
Darling stay right there and wait for a moment
Eb
You sure look good tonight
Bb
No need to blush well I'm just being honest
Eb
Loving that look in your eyes
Bb
What ya say we cancel our dinner reservations
Eb
And I put some records on
Cm7
I know we had plans for a night on the town
Eb
But tonight I want you all alone
[Refrão]
Bb
We don't mind the whiskey over wine
Bb
While we sway to Marvin Gaye baby feeling alright
Eb
We'll Dance through the kitchen down the hall
Eb
Into the bedroom, let your red dress fall
Gm7 F/A Eb
Cause we'll leave no sheet unturned
N.C Bb
Girl we got candles to burn
Bb Eb Bb Eb
Candles to burn
[Verso 2]
Bb
Hey baby won't you come a little closer
Bb
So I can give you this loving I owe ya
Eb
And hold you in my arms til the
Eb
Sun comes up and the birds start chirping now
Bb
Hey baby there's no need to hurry
Bb
It's just you and me so why worry
Eb
All we got is time whoa ooh whoa
[Refrão]
Bb
We don't mind the whiskey over wine
Bb
While we sway to Marvin Gaye feeling alright
Eb
We'll dance through the kitchen down the hall
Eb
Into the bedroom, let your red dress fall
Gm7 F/A Eb
Cause we'll leave no sheet unturned
N.C. Bb
Girl we got candles to burn
Bb Eb Bb Eb
Candles to burn
Bb
We don't mind the whiskey over wine
N.C. Bb
While we sway to Marvin Gaye feeling alright
Eb N.C.
We'll Dance through the kitchen down the hall
Eb
Into the bedroom, let your red dress fall
Gm7 F/A Eb
Cause we'll leave no sheet unturned
Gm7 F Eb
We'll leave no sheet unturned
N.C. Bb
Girl we got candles to burn
Eb Bb
Mmmmmm yeh ahh-ah my my my
Eb Bb
Girl we got candles to burn
How to play Candles To Burn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.