Down In Flames
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Am
What you're feeling now is a sudden rush
C F
Getting mad, lashing out but I think it's love
Am
We don't talk for days, try to reach your phone
C F
So I'm done making plans when you call it off
Am
I don't know what to say
C F
Baby is it too late?
Am
We just need to trust, and not mess it up
C F
Sit it down, talk it out, just the two of us
G
So don't be afraid if the room gets hotter
Dm Am G
I'll be putting this, putting this fire out
Dm
We'll be putting this fire out
Am
Don't don't don't, don't let it go down
C F
Don't let it go down in flames
Am
Know we'll find the exit signs
C F
And we're gonna be okay
Am C F
The smoke in the air is gonna lead nowhere
Dm Em F G Am C F
I won't let, won't let it go down in flames
Am
If you need your space
I'll give you a break
C F
Give you time on your own just to clear your head
Am
But when you say go
Think you mean to stay
C F
I'll be here til the end, I won't go away
G
So don't be afraid if the room gets hotter
Dm Am G
I'll be putting this, putting this fire out
Dm
We'll be putting this fire out
Am
Don't don't don't, don't let it go down
C F
Don't let it go down in flames
Am
Know we'll find the exit signs
C F
And we're gonna be okay
Am C F
The smoke in the air is gonna lead nowhere
Dm Em F G
I won't let, won't let it go down in flames
Dm
It's like our hearts out of focus
C
And we didn't even notice
G
I won't let you down, I won't let you down again
Dm
What we've built isn't broken
C
But it can happen in a moment
G F
And there ain't no way to burn when the fire's out
Am
Don't don't don't, don't let it go down
C F
Don't let it go down in flames
Am
Know we'll find the exit signs
C F
And we're gonna be okay
Am C F
The smoke in the air is gonna lead nowhere
Dm Em F G Am
I won't let, won't let it go down in flames
Am
Don't don't don't, don't let it go down
C F
Don't let it go down in flames
Am
Know we'll find the exit signs
C F
And we're gonna be okay
Am C F
The smoke in the air is gonna lead nowhere
Dm Em F G Am
I won't let, won't let it go down in flames
How to play Down In Flames
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.