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By The Light Of A Burning Bridge

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CAPO 1
Intro: D-Bm-A- D2x
Verse 1:
DOh, I've been sBmtumblin' tAhrough the dDarkness,Bm  A  
DTryin' to feel the Bmground beneAath my fDeetBm  A  
DAfraid of movin' much Bmin aAny direDction,Bm  A  
DStuck where the Bmpast and the Afuture meetD  Bm  
But I...
Chorus: GFinally got my fDirst good look,
AA little fire is aDll it took
GAnd as the flames grew Dbrighter,
I saw Aeverything that I missed
GOnce you get your Dcourage up,
AYou light a match and your Bmeyes adjust...
It's aGmazing what a Dman can see
Bm   A   D  Bm-A-D-Bm-A  
By the light of a burning bridge
Verse 2: There were things I saw that I'm not proud of
Things that I'd do different now from then
But when I really make myself get honest,
It's over, and I can't go back again
'Cause I...
Repeat Chorus:
Bridge: It sAure is hard to let go, and to Gleave the past behDind
But there Emain't no other wD/F#ay that you can Gfind some peace of mAind
Well I...
Repeat Chorus:
It's amazing what a man can see by the light of a burning bridge...
Outro same as intro
All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"By The Light Of A Burning Bridge" captures the stark aftermath of a relationship's end, painted with the imagery of destruction and irreversible change. It speaks to the feeling of watching something precious turn to ash, leaving behind only the glow of its demise. This song, appearing on the album Somewhere Down In Texas, embodies the neotraditional country style George Strait helped pioneer, known for its authentic, roots-oriented sound. Playing it evokes a sense of profound loss and the quiet, somber reflection that follows.

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