Setting Fires
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Capo 4
Intro: C Em D (2x)
verse 1
C Em D C Em D
Down to my last match fire I touch just to feel
C Em D C Em D
Why is it easier to burn than it is to heal?
Pre-Chorus
C
Out in the cold you've been
Em D
I begged you to come back in
C Em D
But I can't do this again
[Refrão] C
I can't keep you from harm
Em D
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
C
I can't keep you from harm
Em D
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
Post-Chorus
C Em D
C Em D
C Em D
I can't
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
verse 2
C Em D C Em D
I've been looking for answers I don't want to hear
C Em D C Em D
Chest to chest with you I'm staring into a mirror
Pre-Chorus
C
Out in the cold you've been
Em D
I begged you to come back in
C Em D
But I can't do this again
[Refrão] C
I can't keep you from harm
Em D
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
C
I can't keep you from harm
Em D
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
Post-Chorus
C Em D
C Em D
C Em D
I can't
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
Bridge
C Em D
C Em D
C
What would I do?
Em D
What I wouldn't do to save you
C
What would I do?
Em D
What I wouldn't do to save you
C Em D
C Em D
C Em D
C Em D
[Refrão] C
I can't keep you from harm
Em D
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
C
I can't keep you from harm
Em D
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
Post-Chorus
C Em D
C Em D
I can't
C Em D
I can't
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
C Em D
C Em D
I can't
C Em D
I can't
C
I can't go on and on
Em D
Setting fires to keep you warm
How to play Setting Fires
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 C. 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.