World On Fire
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Intro:
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d | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
B | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
G | --7-----7-----7-----7-----(b9)--(b9)--4-----4-----4-----4-----2---2---- |
D | ----0-0---0-0---0-0---0-0---0---0---0-0---0-0---0-0---0-0---0---0-- | x4
A | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
E | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
D D9/B
Hey, when the world's on fire
G G/F#
I believe in you
D D9/B
Hey, when the world's on fire
G G/F#
I believe in you
verse 1: D - G - G/F#
D
Hey, when the world's on fire
G
I believe in you
D
We can't just disappear
G
Disappear without a trace
D
And when the fire burns out
G
And there's me and you
D
We're getting closer now
G
Closer than you'd believe
D
But the truth is still out of reach
D - D9/B - G - G/F# (x2)
verse 2:
D
Hey when the world's on fire
G
And it's me and you
D
Seems like a different faith
G
A world that seems out of place
D
When these arms reach out
G
I'll embrace you
D
Don't feel like a prisoner
G
A prison without a cage
Bm
You're the only thing I can take
Chorus 1:
Bm A G
It's a long way down from here
verse 3:
D
When the world's on fire
G
What can we do?
D
I can't surrender now
G
But surrender falls out of grace
D
And when you see this boat
G
With the golden rule
D
Don't let it disappear
G
Disappear without a trace
Bm
Like a man who's lost at sea
Chorus 2:
Bm A G
It's a long way down from here
G D
A million miles are closer than you think
Solo: D - D9/B - G - G/F# (x2)
Outro:
D
Hey, when the world's on fire
I believe in you
How to play World On Fire
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 B. 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.