Naked Flame
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Intro: Bb B C C
VERSE
C Am
There's a place in my heart
C
Where you used to be
Am
There's a pain, deep inside,
F
Don't want the world to see
D
Nothing, but
F D
Emptiness, once there was your caress
C F
I was touched
Am
By your naked flame
VERSE
C Am
Now, it was hard sometimes,
C
Those things that we went through
Am
But believe me when I'd say,
F
I would never mean to hurt you
D F
I hold the memory
D
Of holding you next to me
C F
In my arms
C
Like a naked flame
BREAK
C Em
Think it over
D
Before you break my heart
C Em
Think it over
D
Before the crying starts
F Ab
Then we can say
C
Goodbye to the tears
BREAK
G
I should have known
Am G
That this time was a coming
But if you ever need me,
Am Bb B C G C
I'll come a running home to you-ou
VERSE
C Am
There's a place in my dreams
C
Where we used to meet
Am
But there's no one around now,
F
It's just an empty street
D F
I hold the memory
D
Holding you close to me
C F
In my arms,
Am
Like a naked flame
C F
In my heart,
C
Burns a naked flame
OUTRO
Ab C FADE OUT
How to play Naked Flame
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.