Playing With Fire
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Verse
C#m A
I strike the match again, all I wanted was a friend
E B
Now I'm stuck here in this cycle of sin
C#m A
I love this life that I have made
E
Is it worth the price I'll have to pay
G#m
Now this spark is becoming a flame
Chorus
C#m A
Can you hear my cry?
E
I just wanna feel alive
B
All these selfish desires
C#m
Have got me playing with fire
A
Now the sting is reoccurring
E
But your love for me is burning
B
Brighter than the stars
N.C. C#m
You take my sin and wear my scars
Instrumental
A E B
Verse
C#m A
Stand alone with bridges burned
E
Never knowing how much it hurts
B
To know that death is all I deserve
C#m A
These ashes tell of all I've lost
E
I'm breaking down here at the cross
G#m
I need your help, Jesus
Chorus
C#m A
Can you hear my cry?
E
I just wanna feel alive
B
All these selfish desires
C#m
Have got me playing with fire
A
Now the sting is reoccurring
E
But your love for me is burning
B
Brighter than the stars
N.C. A
You take my sin and wear my scars
Bridge
A C#m B
Through your name, I'll fight the flames
A E
Of passions clashing with your heart
A B
Your saving grace is my escape
A F#m
You call through the void as I run to your voice
C#m
I hear you say
Chorus 2
C#m A
I can hear your cry
E
I will bring you to life
B
Give me your selfish desires
C#m
And I'll drown out the fire
A
While my grace is reocurring
E
Know my love for you keeps burning
A
Brighter than the stars
Chorus
C#m A
Can you hear my cry?
E
I just wanna feel alive
B
All these selfish desires
C#m
Have got me playing with fire
A
Now the sting is reoccurring
E
But your love for me is burning
B
Brighter than the stars
N.C. A
You take my sin and wear my scars
How to play Playing With Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.