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Sunburn

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Finger picking pattern by RegurgitatedTom
Right hand: One finger picking pattern per chord,
shifting very quickly (all eigth notes at 85 bpm)
Left hand: Repeat this chord pattern forever: Em - Am - C - Am
Em-0-|---------M--------|Am-0--C0-|---------M--------
-0-|---M-------I---M--|-1--1-|---M-------I---M--
-0-|-----I------------|-2--0-|-----I------------
-2-|-------T----------|-2--2-|-------T-----T----
-2-|-------------T----|-0--3-|-T----------------
-0-|-T----------------|------|------------------
[Intro]
Em   Am   C   Am(x4)
[Verse 1]
EmCome waste your Ammillions hereC  
AmSecretEmly she AmsneersC  Am  
EmAnother cAmorporate showC  
AmA guilty Emconscience AmgrowsC  Am  
And IEm'll feAmelC  
AmA guilty Emconscience AmgrowC  Am  
And IEm'll feAmelC  
AmA guilty Emconscience AmgrowC  Am  
[Chorus]
AmShe burnEms like the sun Amand I can't looEmk away
AmShe'll bEmurn our horizoAmns make no Emmistake
[Intro]
Em   Am   C   Am(x2)
[Verse 2]
EmCome let the Amtruth be shareCd
AmNo one eEmver daAmredC  Am  
To brEmeak these Amendless liCes
AmSecretly Emshe cAmriesC  Am  
[Chorus]
AmShe burnEms like the sun Amand I can't looEmk away
AmShe'll buEmrn our horizoAmns make no Emmistake
[Intro]
Em   Am   C   Am(x2)
[Outro]
AmI'll hiEmde from the world Ambehind a broken Emframe
AmAnd I'll ruEmn foreveAmr I can't face Emthe shame (x2)
Em E
All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Sunburn" explores a profound desire to escape, likened to a moth drawn to a light bulb or a spaceman heading towards the sun. The lyrics convey a longing to leave Earth behind, driven by a feeling that there's nothing left there. It was one of the last songs written for the band's debut album, Showbiz, released in 1999. This track captures a powerful sense of yearning for release and transformation.

AI-written from these sources:Sunburn (Muse song) — Wikipedia ↗Muse (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Sunburn Chords by Muse

Learn how to play Sunburn by Muse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sunburn chords”, “Sunburn guitar chords”, or “Muse Sunburn 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 Sunburn chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sunburn lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Am, C, A, E.

FAQ — Sunburn by Muse

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Can I transpose "Sunburn" to a different key?

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

Is "Sunburn" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Sunburn" in?

The chords for "Sunburn" show the original chord names (including Em, Am, C, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.