Now playing

Babe Im On Fire

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/18

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 18Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

(optional) Intro/verse riff/chord*:
e|--Am----------Am/C---0--0-0-0-0--|
B|---------------1--1-1-1-1--|
G|--2---2-2-2-2--2--2-2-2-2--|
D|--2---2-2-2-2--2--2-2-2-2--|
A|--0---0-0-0-3--3--3-3-3-3--|
E|--x---x-x-x-x--x--x-x-x-x--|
-Just listen to the song to figure out the strumming rhythm of this part.
*This makes playing the Am chord repeatedly through all the verses sound
 like it almost still has the bass riff from the original song under it, which goes like this:
e|---------------------|
B|---------------------|
G|---------------------|
D|-------2/7-0-7-0-7---|
A|-0--3----------------|
E|---------------------|
Verse:
 AmFather says it, mother says it
 AmSister says it, brother says it
 AmUncle says it, Auntie says it
 AmEveryone at the party says it
Babe, I'm on Gfire
Babe, I'm on Amfire
Chorus:
GHit me up, baby, and Fknock me down
GDrop what you're doing and Fcome around
GWe can hold hands till the Fsun goes down
Cause I Fknow
GThat Fyou
GAnd FI
GCan Fbe
 G   F~~~ (pause)
Together
Cause I...love...AmYou
And go back to playing the verse  Am(with the Am/C or otherwise) 

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

Babe Im On Fire

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am/C

(optional) Intro/verse riff/chord*:

Am Am/C

e|---------------0--0-0-0-0--|

B|---------------1--1-1-1-1--|

G|--2---2-2-2-2--2--2-2-2-2--|

D|--2---2-2-2-2--2--2-2-2-2--|

A|--0---0-0-0-3--3--3-3-3-3--|

E|--x---x-x-x-x--x--x-x-x-x--|

-Just listen to the song to figure out the strumming rhythm of this part.

*This makes playing the Am chord repeatedly through all the verses sound

like it almost still has the bass riff from the original song under it, which goes like this:

e|---------------------|

B|---------------------|

G|---------------------|

D|-------2/7-0-7-0-7---|

A|-0--3----------------|

E|---------------------|

Verse:

Father says it, mother says it

Sister says it, brother says it

Uncle says it, Auntie says it

Everyone at the party says it

Babe, I'm on fire

Chorus:

G F

Hit me up, baby, and knock me down

G F

Drop what you're doing and come around

G F

We can hold hands till the sun goes down

Cause I know

G F

That you

G F

And I

G F

Can be

G F

~~~ (pause)

Together

Cause I...love...You

And go back to playing the verse (with the Am/C or otherwise)

About Babe Im On Fire Chords by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Learn how to play Babe Im On Fire by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Babe Im On Fire chords”, “Babe Im On Fire guitar chords”, or “Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Babe Im 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 Babe Im On Fire chords and for experienced players who want accurate Babe Im On Fire lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Am/C, B, G, D, A.

FAQ — Babe Im On Fire by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

How do I play "Babe Im On Fire" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Babe Im On Fire" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 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 "Babe Im On Fire" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds free?

Yes. The chords for "Babe Im On Fire" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Babe Im On Fire" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Babe Im On Fire"?

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

Is "Babe Im On Fire" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Babe Im On Fire" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds below.

What key is "Babe Im On Fire" in?

The chords for "Babe Im On Fire" show the original chord names (including Am, Am/C, B, G, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.