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The Unforgettable Fire

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[Verse 1]
DmIce, your only Bbrivers run cold
These city Dmlights, they shine in Bbsilver and gold
Dug from the Dmnight, your eyes as Bbblack as coalDm  Bb  
       F  CWalk on by, walk on through
EbWalk till you run and don't look Bbback
For here, I DmamBb  
[Verse 2]
CarniDmval, the wheels fly and Bbthe colours spin, through alcoDmhol
Red wine that Bbpunctures the skin
Face to Dmface, in a dry and Bbwaterless place
       F  CWalk on by, walk on through
So Ebsad to besiege your love so Bbhead on
[Chorus 1]
FStay this time, Cstay tonight in a lie
EbI'm only asking but IBb, I think you know
    FCome on, take me aCway
Come on, take me aGmway
Come on, take me Ahome, home Dmagain
[Instrumental]
Dm   Bb   Dm   Bb
Dm   Bb   Gm   A
Dm   Bb   Dm   Bb
   FAnd if the mountains should Ccrumble
Or disapEbpear into the sea, not a Bbtear, no, not I
[Chorus 2]
FStay in this time, Cstay tonight in a lie
EbEver afterBb, there's love in time
And if you Fsave your love, saCve it all (save it all)
Don't Gmpush me too far, don't Apush me too far, Dmtonight, tonight

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"The Unforgettable Fire" draws its lyrical inspiration from an art exhibition featuring works by victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, held at The Peace Museum in Chicago. This powerful imagery is woven into an atmospheric composition, characterized by ambient guitar work and a string arrangement. The song itself began as a short piano piece, envisioned as a film soundtrack, before evolving into the title track of U2's fourth album. It offers a reflective and deeply felt meditation on profound human experience.

AI-written from these sources:The Unforgettable Fire (song) — Wikipedia ↗U2 — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Unforgettable Fire

by U2

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

Dm Bb

Ice, your only rivers run cold

Dm Bb

These city lights, they shine in silver and gold

Dm Bb Dm Bb

Dug from the night, your eyes as black as coal

F C

Walk on by, walk on through

Eb Bb

Walk till you run and don't look back

Dm Bb

For here, I am

[Verse 2]

Dm Bb Dm

Carnival, the wheels fly and the colours spin, through alcohol

Red wine that punctures the skin

Dm Bb

Face to face, in a dry and waterless place

F C

Walk on by, walk on through

Eb Bb

So sad to besiege your love so head on

[Chorus 1]

F C

Stay this time, stay tonight in a lie

Eb Bb

I'm only asking but I, I think you know

F C

Come on, take me away

A Dm

Come on, take me home, home again

[Instrumental]

Dm Bb Dm Bb

Dm Bb Gm A

Dm Bb Dm Bb

F C

And if the mountains should crumble

Eb Bb

Or disappear into the sea, not a tear, no, not I

[Chorus 2]

F C

Stay in this time, stay tonight in a lie

Eb Bb

Ever after, there's love in time

F C

And if you save your love, save it all (save it all)

Gm A Dm

Don't push me too far, don't push me too far, tonight, tonight

About The Unforgettable Fire Chords by U2

Learn how to play The Unforgettable Fire by U2 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Unforgettable Fire chords”, “The Unforgettable Fire guitar chords”, or “U2 The Unforgettable 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 The Unforgettable Fire chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Unforgettable Fire lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Bb, F, C, Eb, Gm.

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The chords for "The Unforgettable Fire" show the original chord names (including Dm, Bb, F, C, Eb, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.