Down A Burning Road
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Em G C G Am C
Broke and dazed down a burning road Stopped to have a smoke while the world was ending
Through a blizzard of ash and snow Praying with a friend but there's no pretending
Bm D Am Bm Em
Twisting time and fate had found us All alone All alone
C G D
Carry us back to a better way
Carry us back with the setting sun
Carry us back on a wave of love and grace
C G D Bm Em
Carry us back as the day is done The day is done
Em G C G Am C
Demons danced down a burning road Someone made a deal with the devil's daughter
Turned a bright diamond back to coal Gold to lead, fine wine to water
C G D
Carry us back to a better way
Carry us back with the setting sun
Carry us back on a wave of love and grace
C G D Bm Em
Carry us back as the day is done The day is done
Bm D Am Bm Em
Street life left her dark and cold Down to the bone To the bone
Dm Gm
Cross the freezing river run 'Neath the bridge they’re watching
Bb Am D
Quiet they can hear us talk Charming wolves with starving hearts
Em Am
Stand your ground they’re growing near This will not end well I fear
C Bm
Dim the lights Start the show This is all we know
How to play Down A Burning Road
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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.