World On Fire
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verse 1
D
Well they say that we are tragic
C
And they say we're born to lose
G
You're the misfit I'm the sinner
D
You're the heathen I'm the fool
D
But today you'll be the master
C
Or the slave it's up to you
G
Oh my beautiful disaster
D
Take me anyway you choose
Pre-Chorus 1
Bb
Don't fight it
G
Ignite it
Bb C A
This much I’m sure
[Refrão] D F Bb G
I think it's time to set this world on fire
D F Bb A
I think it's time to push it to the edge
D F Bb G
Burn it to the ground and trip the wire
D F C A
It may never be this good again
Interlude 1
Asus4 Csus2 D5 D5 D5 x4
verse 2
D
It's like a new religion
C
Speak in tongues come see the light
G
Do not trip on inhibitions
D
That will only waste my time
D
Let me tempt you with the evils
C
Of the flesh and so much more
G
Like a Babylon redeemer
D
Like a pusher like a whore
Pre-Chorus 2
Bb
Just try it
G
You'll like it
Bb C A
I’ll give you more
[Refrão] D F Bb G
I think it's time to set this world on fire
D F Bb A
I think it's time to push it to the edge
D F Bb G
Burn it to the ground and trip the wire
D F C A
It may never be this good again
Interlude 2
A
It’s so dark I can't see
A
All the truth inside us
A
All I want is to feel
A C D
Something that’s real before the end
Solo
D F Bb G D F Bb A x2
Break
A A G5 A G5 A A x4
A
Close the door
A
Turn the key
A
Do you like
A
What you see?
A
Kill the lights
A
Oh come to me
A
Set it off tonight
A
Baby just like fire and gasoline
Outro Chorus
D F Bb G
I think it's time to set this world on fire
D F Bb Bb
I think it's time to push it to the edge
D F Bb G
I'm so fucking bored so trip the wire
D F C A
It may never be this good again
Outro
D F Bb G
Just trip the wire
D F Bb A
This world on fire
D F Bb G
Just trip the wire
D F Bb A D
It may never be this good again
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 D. 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.