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Fire Away Chords

Chris Stapleton Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Fire Away Chords – Guitar

A powerful ballad about enduring love and support by Chris Stapleton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Verse 2

G C G

You can wreck this home, I will rebuild

C G

You can say I’m not real, I won’t be still

C G C

You can run me aground, call my bluff

G C G

You can try to burn it all down

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Bridge

C G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

Verse 3

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Practice tip: The song’s emotion comes from the steady, patient strumming. Practice the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Fire Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Fire Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Fire Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Fire Away"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Fire Away Chords – Ukulele

A powerful ballad about enduring love and support by Chris Stapleton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Verse 2

G C G

You can wreck this home, I will rebuild

C G

You can say I’m not real, I won’t be still

C G C

You can run me aground, call my bluff

G C G

You can try to burn it all down

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Bridge

C G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

Verse 3

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Practice tip: The song’s emotion comes from the steady, patient strumming. Practice the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Fire Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Fire Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Fire Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Fire Away"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Fire Away Chords – Piano

A powerful ballad about enduring love and support by Chris Stapleton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Verse 2

G C G

You can wreck this home, I will rebuild

C G

You can say I’m not real, I won’t be still

C G C

You can run me aground, call my bluff

G C G

You can try to burn it all down

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Bridge

C G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

Verse 3

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Practice tip: The song’s emotion comes from the steady, patient strumming. Practice the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Fire Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Fire Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Fire Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Fire Away"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Fire Away Chords – Banjo

A powerful ballad about enduring love and support by Chris Stapleton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Verse 2

G C G

You can wreck this home, I will rebuild

C G

You can say I’m not real, I won’t be still

C G C

You can run me aground, call my bluff

G C G

You can try to burn it all down

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Bridge

C G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

Verse 3

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Practice tip: The song’s emotion comes from the steady, patient strumming. Practice the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Fire Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Fire Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Fire Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Fire Away"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Fire Away Chords – Mandolin

A powerful ballad about enduring love and support by Chris Stapleton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Verse 2

G C G

You can wreck this home, I will rebuild

C G

You can say I’m not real, I won’t be still

C G C

You can run me aground, call my bluff

G C G

You can try to burn it all down

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Bridge

C G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

Verse 3

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Practice tip: The song’s emotion comes from the steady, patient strumming. Practice the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Fire Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Fire Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Fire Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Fire Away"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Fire Away Chords – Harmonica

A powerful ballad about enduring love and support by Chris Stapleton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Verse 2

G C G

You can wreck this home, I will rebuild

C G

You can say I’m not real, I won’t be still

C G C

You can run me aground, call my bluff

G C G

You can try to burn it all down

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Bridge

C G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

G C

I love you, baby, I love you, baby

Verse 3

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

C G

You’ve been here before, it’s not a phase

C G C

It’s how you deal with the pain, honey, I say

G C G

You can take your aim, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Chorus

C G

Fire away, take your best shot

C G

Show me what you’ve got, honey, I’m not afraid

C G

Go ahead, fire away

Practice tip: The song’s emotion comes from the steady, patient strumming. Practice the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Fire Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Fire Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Fire Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Fire Away"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, and released in 2015.