The House Is Burning Down
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Bbm C#
Down the street the dogs are barking
G# F#
They're calling home the night
Bbm C#
Where some hearts will get broken
G# F#
and some will come to life
C# G#
On and on and on we ride this wave
Fm
til it all gets set alive
Bbm C# F#m
Bbm C#
Outside the world is changing
G# F#
though you never see the wheel in spin
Bbm C#
All the things you come to know and like
G# F#
will pass into the wind
C# G#
On and on and on we turn like tops
Fm
til it all gets set alive
F# G# C#
I know the house is burning down
F# G# Fm
but I still can't seem to leave it
Bbm C# F#m
Bbm C#
Before the void it takes us
G# F#
and the conversations run
Bbm C#
We tie up this string that binds us
G# F#
and makes many rivers one
C# G#
on and on we'll go sleepwalking
Fm
through all the damage done
F# G# C#
I know the house is burning down
F# G# Fm
But I still can't seem to leave
F# G# C#
I know the house is burning down
F# G# Fm
But I still can't seem to leave
How to play The House Is Burning Down
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 Bbm. 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.