This Wheel's On Fire
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Wtitten by Bob Dylan. This is 'The Byrds version.
Em D Em D Em D Em D
Em Am * C
If your memory serves you well we were going to meet again and wait
B B7 C Am Em
So I'm going to unpack all my things and sit before it gets to late
G Em
No man alive will come to you with another tale to tell
G C Am7 Em
But you know that we shall meet again if your memory serves you well
Am C G D
Wheels on fire rollin down the road
G D C G C D E
Just notify my next of kin this wheel shall explode
Em Am C
If your memory serves you well I was gonna confiscate your lace
B B7 C Am Em
And wrap it up in a sailor's knot and hide it in your case
G Em
If I knew for sure that it was yours but it was oh so hard to tell
G C Am7 Em
But you know that we shall meet again if your memory serves you well
Am C G D
This wheels on fire rollin down the road
G D C G C D E
Just notify my next of kin this wheel shall explode
Em Am C
If your memory serves you well you'll remember you're the one
B B7 C Am Em
Who called on them to call on me to get your favors done
G Em
And after every plan had failed and there was nothing more to tell
G C Am7 Em
You know that we shall meet again if your memory serves you well
Am C G D
Wheels on fire rollin down the road
G D C G C D E
Just notify my next of kin this wheel shall explode
Enjoy!
How to play This Wheel's On Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.