Does Ring Burn Your Finger
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Ebm
When I gave you my heart
Ab Gb Ebm
It was not what you wanted
Ebm
Now the walls say your name
Ab Gb Ebm
And the pictures are haunted
Ab Gb Ebm
Does my ring burn your finger
Ab Gb Ebm
Did my love weigh you down
Ab Gb Ebm
Was a promise to much
Bb Ebm Ab Bb Ebm
To keep around
Ebm
I remember your words
Ab Gb Ebm
And I can?t keep from crying
Ebm
I could never believe
Ab Gb Ebm
That your kisses were lying
Ab Gb Ebm
Was there something from the past
Ab Gb Ebm
Buried in a shallow grave
Ab Gb Ebm Bb
Did you think that it was too far gone to save
SOLO
Bb
Please tell me baby
Please tell me now
Ab
You say that I should just go on
Ebm
Now please tell me how
Ebm
Now it?s just me and the night
Ab Gb Ebm
And I?m so broken hearted
Ebm
I just wait in the dark here
Ab Gb Ebm
For my dearly departed
Ab Gb Ebm
Does my ring burn your finger
Ab Gb Ebm
Did my love weigh you down
Ab Gb Ebm
Was a promise to much
Bb Ebm Ab Bb Ebm
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 Ring Burn Your Finger
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What is the starting chord?
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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.