I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
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Dm7 Em7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7
I don't want to set the world on fire,
Gdim A7/6 A7 F#7 B7 E7 A7
I just want to start a flame in your heart.
Dm7 Em7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7
In my heart I have but one de - sire,
Gdim A7/6 A7 Cm7 C#7 D6
And that one is you, no other will do.
Bridge: Am7 D9 Am7 D9
I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim;
G G6 F#7 G6 just want to be the one you love,
Bm7 E9 Bm7 E9
And with your admission that you feel the same,
Em7 Cdim Em7 A7 A7 A7
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me.
Dm7 Em7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7
I don't want to set the world on fire,
Gdim A7/6 A7 Cm7 C#7 D6 D6/9
I just want to start a flame in your heart.
How to play I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.