Words In The Fire
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G
Put your words into the fire
C
Watch them burn your heart's desire
D
Rise up in the air
G C
In a cloud of silk and smoke and dust
D
Fade into the night
Bm C D G
It's a comforting feel with you by my side
G
Let me shake your honest hands
C
And I'll sit down beside you now
D
Lean our heavy heads
G C
Of the weight of the things that are left unsaid
D
Don't worry about it now
G D C D G
Cause in the morning they will all just be ashes on the ground
C D
So what's been on your mind
G Bm C D
Eating you inside
G Bm C D
Taking all of your time
C G
On this warm summer night
Bb G
Put your words down in the fire
G
When we were down at sandy beach
G C
Old man talking in young man's words
G D
Tell me where you would like to be
G C
Tonight don't be afraid to dream
G D
Lean on the fire a while
G D C D G
Cause in the morning it will all just be ashes on the ground
C D
So what's been on your mind
G Bm C D
Eating you inside
G Bm C D
Taking all of your time
C G
On this warm summer night
Bb G
Put your words down in the fire
How to play Words In The Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.