Catching Fire
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Intro D Bm G D A
D Bm G
I never told you how I felt
D A
Though I thought I'd said it all
D Bm
And I never knew you needed help
G D A
Well, 'cause you always seemed so tough
Bm G
But now I'm here alone
G D
Without you by my side
D A
If only I had known
Bm
That you kept it all inside
G
Now I'm trying to understand
D
Just trying to find a way
A
But forgive you I just can't
A4 A
It's all to much for me to take
Bm G
And if I failed you, well
D A4 A
I swear I tried my best
Bm G
But now you're gone
D A4 A
So all your tears can lay to rest
Bm
Just so you know
G
You meant the world to us
D A A4 A
I know that it's too late
Bm G D
And all I want's another chance
D A4 A D
I can't accept that you have left
D Bm G
Look at all this damage done
D A
Are you happy with yourself?
D Bm
We thought the best was yet to come
G D A A4 A
And I thought I knew you oh so well
Bm G
And now the days just go by
D
While the moment seems to last
Like catching fire
A
All is gone
A4 A
And it all went up so fast
Bm G
And if I failed you, well
D A4 A
I swear I tried my best
Bm G
But now you're gone
D A4 A
So all your tears can lay to rest
Bm
Just so you know
G
You meant the world to us
D A A4 A
I know that it's too late
Bm G D
And all I want's another chance
D A4 A Bm
I can't accept that you have left
Bm G D A A4 A
Ooooooooooooooo
That you have left
Bm G D A A4 A
Ooooooooooooooo
Bm G
And if I failed you, well
D A4 A
I swear I tried my best
Bm G
But now you're gone
D A4 A
So all your tears can lay to rest
Bm
Just so you know
G
You meant the world to us
D A A4 A
I know that it's too late
Bm G D
And all I want's another chance
D A4 A Bm
I can't accept that you have left
Bm G D A A4 A
Ooooooooooooooo
That you have left
Bm G D A A4 A
Ooooooooooooooo
Final Bm G D
A A4 A
Bm G D
A A4 A
How to play Catching Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.