Smoke
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verse 1
Em7 Cadd9
Wanna know who burned you so bad
G D
Left your heart in ashes on the ground
Em7 Cadd9
Made you promises, took ‘em right back
G D Em7
Left you cold and alone now all you know is the sound of goodbye
D
You won’t let anyone inside
[Refrão]
Em7 Cadd9
Baby you’re just like smoke blowin’ on the wind
G
One minute you’re by my side
D
And then you’re gone again
Em7 Cadd9
You might be bad for me but I just wanna breathe you in
G D Cadd9
Every time I reach out I find there ain’t nothin’ to hold
Em7 C G D
Boy you’re just like smoke
verse 2
Em7 Cadd9
We can start out slow like an ember
G D
Get the fire burnin’ back behind your eyes
Em7 Cadd9
I wanna feel you when we’re together
G D Em7
So whatever you do baby don’t disappear this time
D
Don’t fade into the gray tonight
[Refrão]Em7 Cadd9
Baby you’re just like smoke blowin’ on the wind
G
One minute you’re by my side
D
And then you’re gone again
Em7 Cadd9
You might be bad for me but I just wanna breathe you in
G D Cadd9
Every time I reach out I find there ain’t nothin’ to hold
Em7 C G D
Boy you’re just like smoke
Em7 C G D
Smoke
Em7 C G D
Smoke, Yeah
[Refrão]
Em7 Cadd9
Baby you’re just like smoke blowin’ on the wind
G
One minute you’re by my side
D
And then you’re gone again
Em7 Cadd9
You might be bad for me but I just wanna breathe you in
G D Cadd9
Every time I reach out I find there ain’t nothin’ to hold
Em7 C G D
Boy you’re just like smoke
How to play Smoke
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.