Fire Escape
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Intro: G Cadd9 D (2x)
verse 1
G
There's a fire escape
Cadd9 D
At the end of the cave where I'm standing
G
There's a ladder that goes
Cadd9 D
To a safe place below on the ground
verse 2
G
But I don't need it now
Cadd9 D
It's too soon to go down to the bottom
G
I will wait till it's close
Cadd9
When I'm needing it most
D
When I'm scared
Bridge
Cadd9 Em D
I will look out into the starred sky
Cadd9 Em D
With your help now, I will be all right
Chorus
G Cadd9
Oh, my future, I can't believe it's time
G D
No, my lover, I'll never leave you behind
G Cadd9
Oh, my future, I can't believe it's time
G D
No, my lover, I'll never leave you behind
verse 3
G
There's a pattern of stones
Cadd9 D
Laying out in a row by the river
G
We have started to climb
Cadd9 D
With a hand on the side of the wall
verse 4
G
But I'm too stunned to call
Cadd9 D
I'm hoping it all will be over
G
With the radio on
Cadd9
With the waterfall gone
D
We will go
Bridge
Cadd9 Em D
I will look out into the starred sky
Cadd9 Em D
With your help now, I will be all right
Chorus
G Cadd9
Oh, my future, I can't believe it's time
G D
No, my lover, I'll never leave you behind
G Cadd9
Oh, my future, I can't believe it's time
G D G
No, my lover, I'll never leave you behind (2x)
Outro
Cadd9 D
No, no
G
Leave you behind
Cadd9 D
No, no
G Cadd9
Oh, my future, I can't believe it's time
G D
No, my lover, I'll never leave you behind
End on G
How to play Fire Escape
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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.