First Time Burned
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G D7
I loved you so much the first time around
C D7
There’s no way on earth that I’d hurt you now
G D7
But I can’t forget and the scars still remain
C D7
From loving you once and touching that flame
G C D7
First time burned shame on you
C G A7 D7
Second time burned I’d be a fool
C D7 Em C
Now I’m just an old lover turned into sand
G C D7 G
And I’d do anything for you but love you again
D7
The changes I made were never enough
C D7
To satisfy you and keep you in love
G D7
So don’t touch me now don’t even try
C D7
And don’t look at me with that fire in your eye
G C D7
First time burned shame on you
C G A7 D7
Second time burned I’d be a fool
C D7 Em C
Now I’m just an old lover turned into sand
G C D7 Em
And I’d do anything for you but love you again
C G C D7 G
Yes I’d do anything for you but love you again
How to play First Time Burned
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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.