A Fire I Can't Put Out chords - George Strait

How to Play "A Fire I Can't Put Out" Guitar chords

Intro

(D) I'm finding out how hot                        
An (Gmaj7) old flame can (G) burn
(A) You're a feeling I (A7) haven't forgot
The (G) love I can't un(D)learn
You've become a memory (Gmaj7)
I can't live with(G)out
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (D) out (D/F#)
                     
(G) I don't know how to handle
The (D) dream you left behind (D/F#)
(G) It's like a lighted candle
Burning up my (A) mind (A7) 
At (D) least I'm happy knowing
What (Gmaj7) love is all a(G)bout
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (D) out (D7)

(D) Embers to ashes
That's (Gmaj7) how it should (G) be
(A) You'd think by know my (A7) heart would know
And (G) it could set you (D) free
The things I've tried
The tears I've (Gmaj7) cried
I guess there's no (G) doubt

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You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (D) out (D/F#)

(G) I don't know how to handle
The (D) dream you left behind (D/F#)
(G) It's like a lighted candle
Burning up my (A) mind (A7) 
At (D) least I'm happy knowing
What (Gmaj7) love is all a(G)bout
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (Bm) out (Bm/A) (G)
You'll always be a (A) fire I can't put (D)   (Asus)   (D)

 
How to play "A Fire I Can't Put Out" by George Strait on guitar

[Intro]
Chords: D, Gmaj7, G, A, A7

Playing Style: Use open chords with a smooth, even strumming pattern 
to set the song's tone.

- Start with a D chord, strum down twice.
- Move to Gmaj7, strum down once.
- Switch to G, strum down once.
- Return to A, strum down twice.
- Move to A7, strum down twice.
- Return to G, strum down once.
- Finish the intro with D, strum down once.

[Verse 1]
Chords: D, Gmaj7, G, A, A7, D/F#

Playing Style: Maintain a steady strumming pattern with emphasis 
on downstrokes to reflect the song's emotional tone.

- On the D chord, strum down four times.
- Move to Gmaj7, strum down four times.
- Switch to G, strum down four times.
- Move to A, strum down four times.
- Shift to A7, strum down four times.
- Return to G, strum down four times.
- Move to D, strum down four times.
- Transition to D/F#, strum down four times.

[Chorus]
Chords: G, D, D/F#, A, A7, D7

Strumming Pattern: Use down and up strums to create a dynamic beat for the chorus.

- Start with G and strum down-up four times.
- Move to D and strum down-up four times.
- Switch to D/F# and strum down-up four times.
- Return to G and strum down and up four times.
- Move to A and strum down-up four times.
- Switch to A7 and strum down and up four times.
- Finish with D7, strum down and up four times.

[Bridge]
Chords: G, D, D/F#, A, A7, Bm, Bm/A

Maintain an emotive tone through seamless transitions and delicate strumming.

- Start with G and strum down-up four times.
- Move to D and strum down-up four times.
- Switch to D/F# and strum down-up four times.
- Return to G and strum down and up four times.
- Move to A and strum down-up four times.
- Switch to A7 and strum down and up four times.
- Move to Bm and strum down-up four times.
- Finish with Bm/A, strum down and up four times.

[Outro]
Chords: G, A, Asus, D

Playing Style: Use a gentle strumming pattern to close out the song.

- Strumming down and up four times on the G chord.
- Strumming four times from down to up, switch to A.
- Strumming four times up and down, switch to an Asus.
- Sing four times down-up and finish on a D.

[General Tips]
- Make sure your guitar is tuned correctly before you start.
- To maintain the flow of the piece, practice your chord transitions.
- Continue to strumming in the same rhythmic manner.

[Common Mistakes]
- Hasty transitions between chords result in rhythmic breakdowns.
- Not accentuating downstrokes, which affects the song's emotional tone.
- Overstrumming or missing strums, which disrupts the song's calm vibe.

[Song Facts and Artist Biography]
George Strait's iconic country ballad "A Fire I Can't Put Out" is noted for
its emotional lyrics about a lasting love. George Strait, known as the
"King of Country," has had a successful career spanning four decades,
earning countless songs and awards. His music features typical country
sounds and sympathetic lyrics. This song underscores the concept of
enduring love and loss, adding depth to Strait's already extensive musical repertoire.