Little Fire
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CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: G D G
C G
My friend, come stand beside me
D G
Lately, I'm feeling so lost
C G
A flood came and washed the stones of the path away
D G
And a hot sun turned the mud to dust
D G
Calling the sheep in for the evening
Em C D
There's a voice, calls above the howling wind
G C G
It says, comes rest beside my little fire
D G
We'll ride out the storm that's coming in
INTERLUDE: G C G D G
C G
My friend, you know me and my family
D G
You've seen us wandering through these times
C G
You've seen us in weakness and in power
D G
You've seen us forgetful and unkind
D G
All that I want is one who knows me
Em C D
A kind hand on my face when I weep
G C G
And I'd give back these things I know are meaningless
D G
For a little fire beside me when I sleep
Instrumental: G C G D G C G D G
D G
All that I want is one who knows me
Em C D
A kind hand on my face when I weep
G C G
And I'd give back these things I know are meaningless
D G
For a little fire beside me when I sleep
OUTRO: G C G D G (4x)
How to play Little Fire
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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.