Firecracker
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[Intro: ]once through verse progression
G Black bird slow and softly, C breaks a D glass of wine G C G C
G Broken bluesy whispers, C sing to D me tonight G C G
Well Em everybody wants to go C forever G
Em I just wanna burn up C hard and bright G
Em I just wanna be your C firecracker D
Am Maybe be your baby tonight C
Am maybe be your baby tonight C
Harmonica over intro again
G Radio kicks the silence C off into D your room G C G C
G Kiss me slow and softly C make me C dream of you G C G
Well Em everybody wants to go C forever G
Em I just wanna burn up C hard and bright G
Em I just wanna be your C firecracker D
Am Maybe be your baby tonight C
Am maybe be your baby tonight C
Harmonica over intro again
So when does the Em plane go down?
'Cause I m gonna G ride until, it hits the ground
And go Am out with a fight
'Cause I just wanna C/B bass} be your C baby D tonight G
Harmonica over intro
How to play Firecracker
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.