Nickel Creek

Why Should The Fire Die

Nickel Creek


Tom: G

G F Dm Dm

[Verse 1]
G     D         G    Bm
Why should the fire die
   F#m       Bm       G       D
My mom and dad kept theirs alive
      G    D         G          Bm
It's early yet, don't say goodnight
      F#m        Bm           G     D
I know you're tired, you'll be alright

[Link]
G F Dm Dm

[Verse 2]
   G             D     G          Bm
You're shining still behind the clouds
  F#m    Bm       G         D
saying I won't figure you out
    G        D      G        Bm
It might be true but let me try,
     F#m       Bm          G          D
and try and try for the rest of my life

[Bridge]
G                 F               Dm
I'm not scared of being alone (being alone)  x2
N.C.
I'm just

[Verse 3]
G    D   G        Bm
happier being confused,
    F#m       Bm       G               D
beside the fire as long as it's with you
G      D         G    Bm
Why should that fire die
     F#m     Bm        G       D
My mom and dad kept theirs alive
       G       D      G           Bm
It's getting late, she says goodnight
       F#m     Bm        G    N.C.
and falls asleep, I'll be alright