I Dont Want To Set The World On Fire
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Intro: F F/A Abdim7 Gm7 Bb C7 F Gm7 C7
F F/A Abdim7 Gm7
I don't want to set the world on fire
Bb C7 F Gm7 C7
I just want to start a flame in your heart
F F/A Abdim7 Gm7
In my heart I have but one desire
Bb C7 F Bbm F
And that one is you, no other will do
Cm7 F7 Cm7 F7
I've lost all ambition for worldly aclaim
Bbm6/F
I just want to be the one you love
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7/9
And with your admission that you feel the same
G7 C7
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me
F F/A Abdim7 Gm7
I don't want to set the world on fire
Bb C7 F Gm7 C7
I just want to start a flame in your heart
F F/A Abdim7 Gm7
I don't wanna set the world on fire, honey
Bb C7 F Gm7 C7
I love you too much
F F/A Abdim7 Gm7 C7
I just wanna start a great big flame down in your heart
F
You see
Bb C7 F Gm7 C7
Way down inside of me
F F/A Abdim7 Gm7
Darling, I have only one desire
Bb C7 F Bbm F
And that one desire is you
F F/A Abdim7 Gm7
And I know nobody else ain't gonna do
Cm7 F7 Cm7 F7
I've lost all ambition for worldly aclaim
Bbm6/F
I just want to be the one you love
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7/9
And with your admission that you feel the same
G7 C7
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me
F F/A Abdim7 Gm7
I don't want to set the world on fire
Gm7 C7 Bb C7 F
I just want to start a flame in your heart
How to play I Dont Want To Set The World On Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.