Catch A Fire
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Intro
E A E A
[Verso 1]
E A
Twenty miles from the rest of our lives
E A
Drop a quarter, put some air in the tires
E A
Tired eyes are catching exit signs
And I'm just tryna catch a fire
[Verso 2]
E A
One of the many things out of my control
E A
Like pushing pennies like it's saving your soul
E A
Tryna remember feeling mountain high
And I'm just tryna catch a fire
[Refrão]
E A
Ooh, I just wanna shed my skin
C#m
Ooh, see you with a naked eye again
E A
Wanna hold you up in the light
C#m
Lay you down in the pines
A E
Oh, I just wanna catch a fire
[Verso 3]
E A
Just tell me anything, and I will respond
E A
Like marionberries on the side of the lawn
E A
I've seen them growing on the highway sign
And I'm just tryna catch your eye
[Verso 4]
E A
Have I done enough to be catching up?
E A
Am I strong enough not to miss this time?
E A
Are you calling bluff? Have I messed it up?
Baby, I'm tryna catch a fire
[Refrão]
E A
Ooh, I just wanna shed my skin
C#m
Ooh, see you with a naked eye again
E A
Wanna hold you up in the light
C#m
Lay you down in the pines
A E
Oh, I just wanna catch a fire
[Refrão]
E A
Ooh, I just wanna shed my skin
C#m
Ooh, see you with a naked eye again
E A
Wanna hold you up in the light
C#m
Lay you down in the pines
A E
Oh, I just wanna catch a fire
How to play Catch A Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.