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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EbCapotraste:
1st traste
As recorded by Chris Young
(From the 2024 Album YOUNG LOVE & SATURDAY NIGHTS)
 
Capo 1st fret
 
[Chorus]
D G D
My heart yearns for mom-and-pops
A
One-stops and unlocked doors
Bm A G D
Brimstone Baptist and sawdust floors
Em A
They both have a hell of a choir
Bm A G D
Yeah, no damn wonder we love the country under
Em A D
That big burning ball of fire
 
[Verse 1]
G D
Somewhere in the world
A D
There's boys and there's girls standing around a fire
G D
Sipping shine from a jar
A Bm
Someone on guitar singing some "Ring of Fire"
A G D
And a Friday night quarterback got his arm
Em A D
Cocked back and ready to fire
 
[Chorus]
D G D
My heart yearns for mom-and-pops
A
One-stops and unlocked doors
Bm A G D
Brimstone Baptist and sawdust floors
Em A
They both have a hell of a choir
Bm A G D
Yeah, no damn wonder we love the country under
Em A D
That big burning ball of fire
 
[Verse 2]
D
Fire
G D
There's a kid in a stand
D
With a shake in his hands
A Bm
Putting that Browning on fire
A G D
And teenagers sneaking out, making out
Em A D
Knowing they're playing with fire
 
[Chorus]
D G D
My heart yearns for mom-and-pops
A
One-stops and unlocked doors
Bm A G D
Brimstone Baptist and sawdust floors
Em A
They both have a hell of a choir
Bm A G D
Yeah, no damn wonder we love the country under
Em A D
That big burning ball of fire
 
[Bridge]
D G D
Fire, fire
A
Big burning ball of fire
Bm A G D
Yeah, fire, fire
Em A D
That big burning ball of fire
 
[Chorus]
D G D
My heart yearns for mom-and-pops
A
One-stops and unlocked doors
Bm A G D
A swing built for two, some old boots on the porch
Em A
And a mockingbird up on a wire
Bm A G D
Yeah, no damn wonder we love the country under
Em A D
That big burning ball of fire
 
[Outro]
Bm A
Yeah, thank you, Lord Jesus
G D Em A
For all of us being here under that ball of fire

How to play Fire

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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