Does My Ring Burn Your Finger
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Em
When I gave you my heart
A G Em
It was not what you wanted
Em
Now the walls say your name
A G Em
And the pictures are haunted
A G Em
Does my ring burn your finger
A G Em
Did my love weigh you down
A G Em
Was a promise to much
B Em A B Em
To keep around
Em
I remember your words
A G Em
And I can't keep from crying
Em
I could never believe
A G Em
That your kisses were lying
A G Em
Was there something from the past
A G Em
Buried in a shallow grave
A G Em B
Did you think that it was too far gone to save
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B
Please tell me baby
Please tell me now
A
You say that I should just go on
Em
Now please tell me how
Em
Now it's just me and the night
A G Em
And I'm so broken hearted
Em
I just wait in the dark here
A G Em
For my dearly departed
A G Em
Does my ring burn your finger
A G Em
Did my love weigh you down
A G Em
Was a promise to much
B Em A B Em
To keep around
From Buddy Miller "Cruel Moon"
Hightone Records 1999
Tinkie Tunes/Martha Road Music
Byron House bass
John Gardner drums
Tmmy Rodgers fiddle
Phil Madeira harmonium
How to play Does My Ring Burn Your Finger
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.