Yesterdays Burn
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[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
C G
Honey, I know there's a bucket of tears left to cry
G C
And anyone can see that they're stuck in the ducts of your eyes
C C7 F
Is your heart broken, achin' from last night's pain
G C
Well, baby, who dunnit? I wanna know the Joe's name
[Chorus]
C
Tell me, what's wrong?
G
Who hurt you, baby?
G7
Lay in my arms
C
And I'll serenade
C7 F Fm
You until the sorrow is gone, never to return
C
Oh, well, at least by tomorrow
G C
You won't feel yesterday's burn
[Verse 2]
C G
Sweetheart, I know there's a yell left to shout at the wall
G C
And anyone can see that your voice can't let out that call
C7
Are you angry and bitter
F
Downright upset at yourself
G C
For letting that man drag you all the way down to hell?
[Chorus]
C
Tell me, what's wrong?
G
Who hurt you, baby?
G7
Lay in my arms
C
And I'll serenade
C7 F Fm
You until the sorrow is gone, never to return
C
Oh, well, at least by tomorrow
G C
You won't feel yesterday's burn
Fm C Fm C G G7
Ooh, ooh, ooh
C
Tell me, what's wrong?
G
Who hurt you, baby?
G7
Lay in my arms
C
And I'll serenade
C7 F Fm
You until the sorrow is gone, never to return
C
Oh, well, at least by tomorrow
G C
You won't feel yesterday's burn
C
well, at least by tomorrow
G C
You won't feel yesterday's burn
How to play Yesterdays Burn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.