Fire at Midnight
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G C Am Em Em
I believe in fires at midnight
G G Am
when the dogs have all been fed.
G C Am Em
A golden toddy on the mantle
C G G Am
a broken gun beneath the bed.
F F C Am
Silken mist outside the window.
G G G Am
Frogs and newts slip in the dark
F F C Am
too much hurry ruins the body.
G G G D
I'll sit easy ... fan the spark
G C Am Em Em
kindled by the dying embers
G G Am
of another working day.
G C Am Em Em
Go upstairs ... take off your makeup
G G Am
fold your clothes neatly away.
F F C Am
Me, I'll sit and write this love song
G G G Am
as I all too seldom do
F F C Am
build a little fire this midnight.
G G D A(sus2)
It's good to be back home with you.
How to play Fire at Midnight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.