Log On Your Fire
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Intro: G C D G C D
verse 1:
G C G
Just a log on your fire, that's all you desire
C D G C D
To warm you at night and keep you from harm
G C D
A barrel to your gun
verse 2:
G C G
A barrel to your gun, that's all I'll become
C D G C D
When you wandered away from that day in the rain
G C D
A pawn in your game
verse 3:
G C G
Just a pawn in your game, that's all I became
C D G C D
When you started to play with my burning desire
G C G
A log on your fire
Bridge:
D D/C
Well__, I've got news for you
D/B D/A G C G
And I hope you can use it to advantage
D D/C
The past is all gone
D/B D/A G C G Ab
And the future has now to be managed
A
Bearing that in mind, I've decided to decline
D
Your generous offer of marriage
C G/B D
I won't regret it, I won't let it get me down
verse 4:
G C G
A jewel in your crown, think of me that way
C D G C
In future when they say, 'How've you been? What's your tale?'
D G C D
I'll be the wind in your sail
verse 5:
G C G
The wind in your sail, but I'm sailing away
C D G C
Like a bird on the wing, flying higher and higher
D D/C D/B D/A G C D
Baby, better put a big log on your fire
INTERLUDE: G C G C G D C D G C D
verse 6:
G C G
The wind in your sail, but I'm sailing away
C D G C
Like a bird on the wing, flying higher and higher
D D/C D/B D/A G C G
Baby, better put a big log__ on your fire
How to play Log On Your Fire
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.