Playing With Fire
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[Intro ]Chords:Dm C G A#
Dm
Pardon me for saying so, but you look more pitiful
G
Than I had ever imagined, despite perfect fashion
Dm
And your photographs depict you so differently.
G
I always thought you would be some sort of match for me.
Dm C G A#
So let's decide who can survive
Dm C G A#
Stomping feet and racing beats of hearts that don't ever slow.
Dm C G A# Dm C
Then I'll write letters on white paper expressing,
G A#
My deep dissapointment.
Dm G Dm
Dripping where I stand from my watery hands, Hoping to get past the open bedroom door,
G Dm
Where her clothes on the floor remind me of our conversation,
G
The feeling of slight hesitation
To turn out the light.
Dm G
Fourteen days now since we started to complicate the situation.
Dm G
I'm not hiding I'm just buying some time for us to find the back door.
Dm C G A#
We will come out when it's safe for us.
Dm C
When it's safe for us..
G A# Dm C G A# Dm C G A#
When it's safe for us
Dm G
There's nothing left to say to excuse the way that I've behaved.
Dm
I still feel him gripping like a stain
G
To fabric, torn at every seam,
A# A
Then thrown away
Dm C
Why should I take all the blame for my mistakes? You were there with every
G
promise made to break.
Dm
When did you become the one without regret?
C
Kill me.
Burn me down.
G
I swear I won't forget.
Dm
When did you become the one without regret?
C
Kill me.
Burn me down.
G
I swear I won't forget.
How to play Playing With Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.