Zach Bryan - Burn Burn Burn Chords

How to play "Burn, Burn, Burn" by Zac Brown involves tuning your guitar to standard EADGBE 
and placing a capo on the third fret. This song's chords and progression capture a rustic and 
reflective mood, blending Zac Brown's signature sound with storytelling lyrics. 
Here's a breakdown of the song's structure and how to play it:

Intro:

    Begin with a four-fingered C chord: Ring finger on the sixth string, third fret (relative to the capo); 
pinky on the fifth string, third fret; middle finger ready to hammer on the fourth string, second fret; 
first finger on the second string, first fret; with an open first and third string.
    Pluck the low E (sixth string) and then strum across all strings, hammering down with your 
middle finger to the fourth string, second fret during the strum. The intro pattern involves subtle 
up and down strums, emphasizing open strings, and setting a reflective tone.

Verse:

    The verse maintains the essence of the intro, cycling through a progression of C, Am, and a 
unique suspension before returning to C, highlighting Zac Brown's narrative. The strumming 
becomes more defined here, with a pattern that can be described as down, down-up, down-up, 
leading into a rhythmic waltz-like feel.
    For the A minor chord, place your fingers as follows: Open fifth string, second finger on the 
fourth string, second fret; ring finger on the third string, second fret; first finger on the second string, 
first fret, and an open first string. This A minor to the modified suspension and back to C chord 
progression underpins the verse's lyrical journey.

Chorus/Outro:

    Transitioning into the F chord, position your ring finger on the fifth string, third fret; 
pinky on the fourth string, third fret; leave the third string open; and your first finger 
on the second string, first fret. 
This shift introduces a change in narrative tone, leading to a reflective and concluding mood.
    The outro revisits the F, C, G, and then back to F chords, encapsulating the song's thematic 
resolve. 
Zac Brown opts for both a smaller rooted F and a full barre F chord for dynamic contrast.

Strumming Pattern:

    The strumming pattern that emerges as the song progresses into rhythm is crucial for 
capturing the song's essence. A suggested pattern is down, down, down-up, repeated, 
creating a heartbeat-like tempo that resonates with the lyrics' introspective nature.

Playing Tips:

    Focus on the transitions between chords, especially the hammer-ons and the subtleties of the 
strumming pattern. Zac Brown's style often includes nuanced dynamics 
that add depth to the song.
    Pay attention to the lyrical content and how the chord progressions support the storytelling. 
Each chord and strumming change mirrors the narrative's ebb and flow.
    Practice the changes between the C, Am, and F chords smoothly, as these are pivotal to the 
song's structure.

By following these steps, you'll be able to capture the soulful essence of "Burn, Burn, Burn" 
by Zac Brown, blending chordal melodies with storytelling depth.


[Intro]
C C Am G C
 
[Verse 1]
C
Everyone seems a damn genius lately
C
If TikTok talking, late-night TV
Am                         G              C
There's still so much that I have yet to know
C
We get dressed up just to go downtown
C
In some ego-filled, late night crowd
    Am                   G           C
It seems that's where I feel most alone
C
I'd like to get lost on some old backroad
C
Find a shade tree and a hunting hole
     Am          G        C
And talk to my grandpa again
 
[Verse 2]
C
I see God in everything
C
Trees and pain and nights in the spring
   Am        G                C
So why do I still long for a home?
C
I'd like to lay in a field in a cozy blanket
C
Feel the fear of never waking
    Am            G             C
To know the true warmth of the sun
C
I'd like to love my lady long and hard
C
And lay down lines live in guitar?
      Am              G            C
And never leave her lovin' arms again
 
[Verse 3]
C
My exes hate me and my friends all miss me
C
I want to drown in rot good whiskey
     Am               G          C
And leave this small town for awhile
C
Head to Paris on a late-night flight
C
Find a bar and get in a fight
Am                      G         C
Write a few poems on a sunny balcony
C
I want to be a child climbing trees somewhere
C
Breathing in the fresh outside air
   Am               G          C
Before I knew this life was unkind
C
I want a well-trained dog and a couple of acres
C
A kind, kind lady and a place to take her
   Am                     G                  C
A few good friends I can count on one of my hands
 
[Verse 4]
C
I know I'm bound to die one day
C
So when I reach those golden gates
   Am            G              C
I pray to say I did the best I can
C
Sit with my mother and dealing party?
C
Send a prayer down to the broken hearted
Am              G                  C
Better know it all turns out just fine
C
To know me is to love me and to hate me is to wrong me
C
I prefer my nights so lonely
      Am                 G             C
Love blues guitars and muscle cars in June
 
[Pre Chorus]
         C
I'm a simple man. I don't need much
C
Just some simple songs and some human touch
     Am                G              C
I'm tired now so I'm bringing my ass home
 
[Chorus]
          F
So let me go
          Am
Down the line
                G
Let me feel it all
               F
Your pain and sky
       F
Let me go
          Am
Down the line
         G                   F
We all burn, burn, burn and die
 
[Chorus]
          F
So let me go
          Am
Down the line
                G
Let me feel it all
               F
Your pain and sky
       F
Let me go
          Am
Down the line
         G                   F
We all burn, burn, burn and die
 
[Chorus]
          F
So let me go
          Am
Down the line
                G
Let me feel it all
               F
Your pain and sky
       F
Let me go
          Am
Down the line
         G                   F
We all burn, burn, burn and die