Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Burn Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Burn Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Burn Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Burn Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Burn Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Burn Chords – Harmonica
Usher’s R&B ballad about the painful end of a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the emotional feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Intro/Verse 1
F
G – C
F
G – C
F
G – C
Chorus
F – G – C (×8)
Verse 2
F
G – C
F
G – C
F
G – C
Chorus
F – G – C (×8)
Bridge
F – G
C
F – G
C
F – G – C (×2)
Chorus
F – G – C (×8)
Outro
F
G – C
F
G – C
F
G – C
F
G – C
Practice tip: Master the simple F-G-C progression before adding the strum pattern, then focus on the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Burn"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Burn" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Burn" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Burn"?
It was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and released in 2004.