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World On Fire chords by
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Key: G# minor•
Intro 1
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I was alone
Verse 1
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I was torn
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I was lost in the city of Angels
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A
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You came with your love
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Your love and shel ter
Verse 2
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You lit a signal fire upon the hill
B
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You lit a beacon
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I found my way back home
Verse 3
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I could set the world on fire
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I'd watch as the flames
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Burned higher and higher
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Oh I could set the world on
Interlude 1

fire
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There was a time
Verse 4
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in my life
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When I thought all was lost
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All this was over
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Now your love has set me
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free forever
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Verse 5
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You lit a signal fire upon the hill
B
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You lit a beacon
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I found my way back home
Verse 6
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I could set the world on fire
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I'd watch as the flames
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Burned higher and higher
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Oh I could set
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the world on fire
Verse 7
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Higher and Higher
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Verse 8
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There was a time in my life

When I thought all this was lost
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Lost forever, Lost forever

Now your love has set me free forever
Verse 9
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You lit a signal fire upon the hill
B
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You lit a beacon
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I found my way back home
Verse 10
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I could set the world on fire
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I'd watch as the flames
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Burned higher and higher
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Oh I could set the world on fire
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I'd watch as the flames
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Burned higher and higher
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Higher and Higher
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I could set the world on fire
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I'd watch as the flames
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Burned higher
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Oh I could set this world on fire
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Higher and Higher

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • A

  • Am

  • B

    2

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of World On Fire by The Alarm is G# minor.

The primary chords used in World On Fire are G#m, B, E, F#, C#, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G#m, B, E, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of World On Fire is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of World On Fire using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Alarm.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add World On Fire to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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