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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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I Don't Want to set the World on Fire

"I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" is a popular song performed by The Ink Spots. The song was originally recorded in the key of E-flat major. It was composed by Eddie Durham, Bennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler and released in 1941. The track gained significant recognition during the World War II era, reflecting the sentiment of not wanting to contribute to the destruction caused by the war. Interestingly, the song was also featured in the popular video game series, Fallout. With its smooth and soothing melody, "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" resonates with listeners to this day.
I Don't Want to set the World on Fire - The Ink Spots

a C c d f a C . . . b . . . a# D
I don't want to set the world on fire
a# a C a C
I just want to start
a a C C D D a . . . a#
A flame in your heart

a C c d f a C . . . b . . . a# D
In my heart , I have but one desire
a# a C a C
And that one is you
a a C C D D a . . . a#
No other will do

f g g g D D
I've lost all ambition
f g g g D
For worldly acclaim
a# a# a# a# a a D D a
I just want to be the one you love
g a a a E E
And with your admission
g a a a E
That you feel the same
D C D C D C D D E
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of
D a g
Believe me

a C c d f a C . . . b . . . a# D
I don't want to set the world on fire
a# a C a C
I just want to start
a a C# C# D D a . . . a#
A flame in your heart

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f g g g D D
I've lost all ambition
f g g g D
For worldly acclaim
a# a# a# a# a a D D a
I just want to be the one you love
g a a a E E
And with your admission
g a a a E
That you feel the same
D C D C D C D D E
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of
D a g
Believe me


a C c d f a C . . . b . . . a# D
I don't want to set the world on fire
a# a C a C
I just want to start
a a C C D D F . . .
A flame in your heart