The Wire
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Intro Bm7 Am7
Bm7 Am7
Don't be afraid
Bm7 Am7
There must be a way
Bm7 Am7
When tomorrow is too long
Bm7 Am7
To live with no fun
Bm7
It goes on and on and on
Am7
It gets higher, higher, higher
Bm7
Sometimes you can't hold on
Am7
Keep it tight; don't let it burn
Bm7 Am7
A hot burning desire
Bm7 Am7
How to live with your fire
Bm7 Am7
To know what to do
Bm7 Am7
What gets you to move?
Bm7
Inside your house, inside your life
Am7
Around the world, on high tigh
Bm7
Let it burn; let the fire
Am7 Em7
Don't hang on the wire
G Am
On my burning desire
B7 Em7
How to live with your fire
G Am
That I hold on to
B7
To live it through
How to play The Wire
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 Bm7. 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.