Hope On Fire
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[Chorus 1]
A
You're a one-man shift in the weather
C
You're the woman who just won't sell
A Bm E
Climbing up and ringing the bell
Em G A
Ooh, you're gonna make your mark this time
Em D A
Ooh, you're gonna set your hope on fire
[Verse 2]
Em
Gotta leave, gotta bleed
You've gotta stop lying still
Bm
'Cause this is no kind of life
Em
You don't need guarantees
You just want something to build
E
Before you turn to the knife
[Chorus 2]
A
When the streets are aflood like a fever
C
It's a holiday of the new
A Bm E
We're coming closer now to the truth
Em G A
Ooh, you're gonna make your mark this time
Em D A
Ooh, you're gonna set your hope on fire
[Bridge]
E
Running out of time
Am
They're closing in on us
Taking it all
E
Running out of time
Am
They're closing in
F
But we'll stand tall
G
We'll dance them down
A
We'll burn and fry
E
Before we fall
[Verse 3]
Em
Gotta move, gotta choose
You've got a difference to make
Bm
Don't watch it happen again
Em
Gotta change, rearrange
Something's bending to break
Bm E
It's just a matter of when
[Outro]
Em G A
Ooh, you're gonna make your mark this time
Em D A
Ooh, you're gonna set your hope on fire
Em G A
Ooh, you're gonna make your mark this time
Em D A
Ooh, you're gonna set your hope on fire
Em D E
Ooh, you're gonna set your hope on fire
How to play Hope On Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.