Now playing

Building On Fire

Chords

4.77 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Opening guitar/bass is just notes on the D string (or E).
when Dmy love    Gstands next to Dyour love,G  
I can't comDpare love    Gwhen it's Dnot loveG  
It's Dnot love;    GIt's Dnot loveG  
Which is Dmy face,    Gwhich is a Dbuilding,G  
(the chords start here)
which is on DfireG  
on DfireG  
So the whole song is just D for one measure and G for the next.  It 
changes at the instrumental with the horns before "I got two loves"
         |:      F       C       C   G:|
Which is on fire 
Then it instantly goes back to D and G until the final chord which is a 
D.  It sounds cool if, after the instrumental, you strum the D chord with 
long strums while you strum the G chord with four staccato quarter note hits.

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Building On Fire

by Talking Heads

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Opening guitar/bass is just notes on the D string (or E).

D G D G

when my love stands next to your love,

D G D G

I can't compare love when it's not love

D G D G

It's not love; It's not love

D G D G

Which is my face, which is a building,

(the chords start here)

D G

which is on fire

D G

on fire

So the whole song is just D for one measure and G for the next. It

changes at the instrumental with the horns before "I got two loves"

F C C G

|: :|

Which is on fire

Then it instantly goes back to D and G until the final chord which is a

D. It sounds cool if, after the instrumental, you strum the D chord with

long strums while you strum the G chord with four staccato quarter note hits.

About Building On Fire Chords by Talking Heads

Learn how to play Building On Fire by Talking Heads with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Building On Fire chords”, “Building On Fire guitar chords”, or “Talking Heads Building On Fire chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Building On Fire chords and for experienced players who want accurate Building On Fire lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, E, G, F, C.

FAQ — Building On Fire by Talking Heads

How do I play "Building On Fire" by Talking Heads on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Building On Fire" by Talking Heads on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Building On Fire" by Talking Heads free?

Yes. The chords for "Building On Fire" by Talking Heads are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Building On Fire" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Building On Fire" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Building On Fire"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Building On Fire" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Building On Fire" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Building On Fire" by Talking Heads with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Talking Heads below.

What key is "Building On Fire" in?

The chords for "Building On Fire" show the original chord names (including D, E, G, F, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.