Burning Buildings

Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Available on the album Breaking Hearts

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It used to be a sweet sensation
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No price too high for love
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Now I pay for this bitter taste
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And the price is not enough

Ab/Eb
Such cruel sport for your kicks
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Such hard knocks on my heart
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How long before the pain ends
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Tell me where living starts

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And lovers leap off burning buildings
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Waking up on a sky high wire
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Desperation leaves us clinging
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On the edge of a house on fire

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Lovers leap off burning buildings
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Live our life on borrowed time
Dm7-5
Every flame that ever moved you
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Touched your lips but never mine
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Lovers leap off burning buildings

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No room for conversation
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Cold stares and angry words
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Fall in pieces from our faces
                    Dbsus2
We read "do not disturb"

Ab/Eb
Some lovers just go hungry
Dm7-5
Others beg for just a bite
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You use me under pressure
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To whet your appetite