on fire (acoustic)
[chord chart]
g d b c
eb|----3----2----x----0-----|
bb|----0----3----4----1-----|
gb|----0----2----4----0-----|
db|----0----0----4----2-----|
ab|----2----0----2----3-----|
eb|----3----x----x----x-----|
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[riff 1]
g d b c
eb|--------3-3-3-3-----2-0---------------------------|
bb|--------0-0-0-0---3----3------4-4-4----1-0--------|
gb|--------0-0-0-0-0-2-----------4-4-4-------0-------|
db|--------0-0-0-0-0-0---------4-4-4-4-0-2-----------|
ab|----------------0--------0--2-2-2-2-0-3-----------|
eb|-----3--------------------------------------------|
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[riff 1] 1x
g d
my opinion could change today
b c
I'm responsible anyway
g d
for second to third-hand information
b c
that complicates the complication
[strum c for another line or so]
g d
I dont think before I speak
b c
and I dont know how far my words reach
g d
so wrong nearly every time
b c
that I'm sorry I speak my mind
b c
if what I said is unkind
d b
and now it feels like I'm on fire
c d
these words are not the truth
b
dont hold it against me
c d
cause I know youre lying too
d b c d
g d
is there any need for apologies
b c
theres no reason to believe
g d
judgments born of my jealous mind
b c
creeping inside outside
g d
connections I've made never follow through
b c
and sooner or later disappoint you
g d
cross you twice when your back is turned
b c
thats how I'll love you
b c
and someone has got to be hurt
d b
now it feels like I'm on fire
c d
it's burning the world through
b
dont let me fall
c d
without someone to hold onto
c d
someone to hold onto
c d
someone to hold onto
transcribed by palascqua@aol.com
How to play on fire (acoustic)
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.
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.