Firecrackers And Ferris Wheels
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This is probably off a little bit especially the bridge and some of the E's and Bb's so leave comments.
Capo III
Verse 1:
A E
I was sitting in my car the other night
F# D
Behind a couple of High School kids
A E
Light turned green and they didn't go
F# D
They were locked in a red light kiss
A E F# D
Yeah, yeah, oh
A E
Took me back to a long time ago
F# D
To a girl I used to know
A
Know
[Refrão] A Bb
And we were firecrackers and ferris wheels
C# A
Lipstick kisses and pink high heels
A Bb
Cotton dresses and sun tan lines
F# D A
Anf she was all mine, she was all mine
Bb F# D
She was so fine
A Bb F# D
Yeah, and she was all mine
Verse 2:
Spent a long summer waiting for the lights to turn green
It's been a long time since I had that dream
And looking back I think it's me I miss
The small town rebel and innocence
Yeah, yeah
[Refrão] A Bb
And I was firecrackers and ferris wheels
F# D
Dont wanna forget the way that it feels
A Bb
New black Converse and Seers guitar
F# D
Sneaking into a smokey bar
A Bb F# D
The world was all mine, It was so fine
A
Yeah, that world was all mine
Solo: A-Bb-F#-D x2?
Bridge:
A F#
I watched the cars go flying past
D E
And man it all goes by so fast
Chorus 3:
A Bb
Firecrackers and ferris wheels
F# D
Time is a thief that tries to steal
A Bb
But nothing's gonna take these memories
F# D
They're always gonna be right here with me
Chorus 4:
A Bb
Firecrackers and ferris wheels
F# D
Making out behind the football field
A E
T-top camaros blast past
A hundred miles an hour
F# D
Never, ever looking back
A Bb F# D
The world was all mine, it was so fine, yeah
A E
I got miles and miles an' miles to go
F# D
The memories and the radio
A Bb F# D
Mine, it was all mine
How to play Firecrackers And Ferris Wheels
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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.