Now playing

A Great Fire

Chords

4.64 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

A Great Fire
A Shipwreck In The Sand
Key: E  
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
 C#m-  x46654
 A-    x02220
 E-    022100
 B-    x24442
 F#m-  244222
 G#m-  466444
 B/Eb- x698xx
Intro:
Piano: A-B-C#m  
Distortion: A-A-A-C#m-- x4
Verse 1:
Growl:
C#mBur-Aning C#mdownA  C#m  A  
F#mWe can't stop it
We G#mgotta get out
 C#m  A C#m A C#m A
Start A-gain
F#mThe memories are 
G#mgone forever
C#mDon't try To turn
this aF#mround on me
G#mI'm the one 
that saved you
C#mThis was my home
This was my life
It's not F#malways 
just aG#mbout you
Refrain 1:
  C#mAnd as I heard
The sirens begin to chime
I can feel my heart
beAgin to race
Chorus 1:
Sing:
   C#mI can Asee through the Eflames
That the B/Ebfire cleanses C#mme
Mind and Asoul now the Esame
And my G#mbody guides the way
Verse 2:
Growl:
C#mI threw you over 
my shoulder
With the F#mangel
On my G#mother
C#mI'm not your hero
I'll never be
  F#mWhat you wanted
  G#mWhat you thought 
I would be
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Chorus 2: growl are in parenthesis
Sing:
   C#mI can Asee through 
my Etired eyes
My B/Ebsickness controls C#mme
Deep inAside I know
Etrust (I know trust)
Is the G#mmother of deceit
(Is the mother of deceit)
Bridge:
Sing:
  AAnd there you were
C#mSix years old ashes
in your Ahair
You're not sBcared
B/EbYou've seen Eso much 
C#mpain in Bso few Ayears
As the Bworld BeC#mcomes a place
where no one wants to sAtay
We reBmain 
Growl:
B/EbSi---Elent C#muntil
Bit's too AlateB  
Refrain 2:
   C#mAnd as I see The planes
take over the sky
I can feel it coming
Ato the end
(Repeat Chorus 1 and Chorus 2)
Outro:
Growl:
            C#m(hold)
mother of deceit!!!

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

A Great Fire

by Silverstein

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

G#m

B/Eb

A Great Fire

A Shipwreck In The Sand

Key:

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

C#m

- x46654

- x02220

- 022100

- x24442

F#m

- 244222

G#m

- 466444

B/Eb

- x698xx

Intro:

A B C#m

Piano: --

Distortion: A-A-A-C#m-- x4

Verse 1:

Growl:

C#m A C#m A C#m A

Bur-ning down

F#m

We can't stop it

G#m

We gotta get out

C#m A C#m A C#m A

Start -gain

F#m

The memories are

G#m

gone forever

C#m

Don't try To turn

F#m

this around on me

G#m

I'm the one

that saved you

C#m

This was my home

This was my life

F#m

It's not always

G#m

just about you

Refrain 1:

C#m

And as I heard

The sirens begin to chime

I can feel my heart

begin to race

Chorus 1:

Sing:

C#m A E

I can see through the flames

B/Eb C#m

That the fire cleanses me

A E

Mind and soul now the same

G#m

And my body guides the way

Verse 2:

Growl:

C#m

I threw you over

my shoulder

F#m

With the angel

G#m

On my other

C#m

I'm not your hero

I'll never be

F#m

What you wanted

G#m

What you thought

I would be

(Repeat Chorus 1)

Chorus 2: growl are in parenthesis

Sing:

C#m A

I can see through

my tired eyes

B/Eb C#m

My sickness controls me

Deep inside I know

trust (I know trust)

G#m

Is the mother of deceit

(Is the mother of deceit)

Bridge:

Sing:

And there you were

C#m

Six years old ashes

in your hair

You're not scared

B/Eb E

You've seen so much

C#m B A

pain in so few years

B C#m

As the world Becomes a place

where no one wants to stay

We remain

Growl:

B/Eb E C#m

Si---lent until

B A B

it's too late

Refrain 2:

C#m

And as I see The planes

take over the sky

I can feel it coming

to the end

(Repeat Chorus 1 and Chorus 2)

Outro:

Growl:

C#m

(hold)

mother of deceit!!!

About A Great Fire Chords by Silverstein

Learn how to play A Great Fire by Silverstein with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “A Great Fire chords”, “A Great Fire guitar chords”, or “Silverstein A Great 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 A Great Fire chords and for experienced players who want accurate A Great Fire lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, C#m, B, F#m, G#m.

FAQ — A Great Fire by Silverstein

How do I play "A Great Fire" by Silverstein on guitar?

Open the free chords for "A Great Fire" by Silverstein 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 "A Great Fire" by Silverstein free?

Yes. The chords for "A Great Fire" by Silverstein are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "A Great Fire" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "A Great Fire"?

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

Is "A Great Fire" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "A Great Fire" by Silverstein with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Silverstein below.

What key is "A Great Fire" in?

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