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Fire And Desire


"Fire And Desire" is a popular song by Rick James, in the key of G major. Released in 1981, it is part of his album "Street Songs." Rick James, an American singer, songwriter, and musician, wrote and performed the song himself. The track features guest vocals by Teena Marie, adding a unique dynamic to the song. Some trivia about the song includes its inclusion in Rick James' live performances and the fact that it became a chart-topping hit, reaching number 13 on the Billboard R&B chart. The melody of "Fire And Desire" is memorable, with its smooth, soulful sound and powerful vocal performances by both Rick James and Teena Marie.

Fire And Desire - Rick James

G# G# . . . F D# C# D# C# D#
Love them and leave them
F D# F F# F D# g#
That's what I used to do
C C C C C# C#
Use and abuse them
F D# F F# F D# , F C# G# . . . F D# C# D# D#
Then I laid eyes on you , it was pain before pleasure
F D# F F# F D# g#
That was my claim to fame
C C C C C# C#
With every measure , baby
D# F F# F D# C# F
Tasted teardrop stains , yeah
F F F# . . . g# D# . . . g# f g# , F G# , D# C#
I was cold as ice long ago , baby , baby
C# F F , G# F , D# C# , A# A# F , C# F# F
I wasn't very , very , very nice , you know
A# A# , F F , D# C#
Sugar , sugar , sugar
F F# C# C# C# C . . . C# . . . D# . . . g# . . . A# G# , A# F
Then I kissed your lips and you tuned on my fire , baby
F G# A# A# F F G# F# F
And you burned me up within your flame
C C C C C C C# C#
Took me a little higher
D# F F# F D# , C C# D# g# . .
A# G# , A# F
Made me live again , you turned on my fire , baby
F G# A# A# F F G# F# F
Then you showed me what a love could do
C C C C C# C#
Fire and desire
D# F F# G# F D#
Feel it comin' through
g# g# g# g# g# a#
And I thank you , baby