Fire Escape
View chords used in this chart
Standard tuning
This is kinda hard to play. But if you use index to hold
the "3's" and your pinky to get that "7", you'll be fine.
Verse:
Riff 1(intro too)
---------3-----3-----2-------
--3--3-3-----3-----3---------
-7---5-----4-----2-----------
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riff 2(when He sings)
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--7---5-5----4-4----2--------
-0----0-0----0-0----0--------
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G Em
I don't wanna walk 'round in their shoes...
Chorus:
A G
I'll be the rain falling on your fire escape
D Riff one time
And I may not be the man you want me to
G Em
I can be myself, how 'bout you?
How to play Fire Escape
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.