Why Should the Fire Die? Tabs & Lyrics by Nickel Creek

Why Should the Fire Die?

guitar tabs lyrics

Nickel Creek

"Why Should The fire Die?"


Intro -

G F F F

G D G Gbm
Why should the fire die?
Bm G D

My mom and dad kept theirs alive.
G D G Gbm
It's early yet, don't say goodnight.
Bm G D**
I know you're tired, you'll be alright,


Bridge -

G F F F

G D G Gbm
You're shining still behind the clouds
Bm G D
saying I won't figure you out.
G D G Gbm
It might be true, but let me try,
Bm G D
and try, and try for the rest of my life.

(Pause)

G F (F Am)
I'm not scared of being alone.
G F
I'm not scared of being alone,
F
being alone, I'm just
G D G Gbm
happier being confused
Bm G D
beside the fire, as long as it's with you.
G D G Gbm
Why should that fire die?
Bm G D
My mom and dad kept theirs alive.
G D G Gbm
It's getting late, she says goodnight
Bm G D**
and falls asleep. I'll be alright



The D chords are mostly, if not all, D/Gb, but can be played either way.

** These two chords are unplayed, but are resolved in the vocal parts. If you are
singing this by yourself, it may help the listeners to play the chord.