The Sky Is Burning
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[Intro: ]Am Dm (2x)
Am Dm Am Dm Am
Sky is burning
Bm Am Dm Am C Am Dm
Red and gold the clouds are sweeping clean the air
Am Am Dm Am
My thoughts returning
E Am Gm Am Dm Am Dm
To a time when there was only you to share
F Am
Then I learned there was more to life than this
F Em Dm
I learned it with your kiss and you began to die
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm
I only knew you for a night and day
Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm
You reached into my heart and went your way
C F Am
And with your going there was silence
F Em Dm Am Dm
For I knew you would not return and will you think of me at all
Am Dm
Am Gm Am Gm Am Dm
dadadadadadada
Am Dm Am Dm
How to play The Sky Is Burning
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.