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Lake Of Fire Chords

Learn to play “Lake Of Fire” by Nirvana on guitar — played in the key of Gm, using Gm, F5, Bb and C. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GmF5BbCG5Bb5DmBb/FC5/GD5/A

Chords for Lake Of Fire

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyRock
B
3
90
 Intro: Gm F5 Bb - Gm C Bb - G5 F5 Bb - C F5 G5 - F5 Gm G5 
GmWhere do bad folks F5go when they Bbdie
 They Gmdon't go to heaven where the Cangels Bbfly
G5Go to a lake of F5fire and Bbfry
CSee 'em again till the F5Fourth of G5July
 Instru: F5 Bb5 G5 - F5 Gm G5 
DmI knew a lady Came Bb/Ffrom Duluth
DmBit by a dog with a Bb/Frabid tooth
DmShe went to her grave just a Bb/Flittle too soon
C5/GFlew and laid down on the D5/Ayellow Dmmoon
 Instru: F5 Bb5 G5 - F5 Gm G5 
GmWhere do bad folks F5go when they Bbdie
 They Gmdon't go to heaven where the Cangels Bbfly
G5Go to a lake of F5fire and Bbfry
CSee 'em again till the F5Fourth of G5July
 Instru: F5 Bb5 G5 - F5 Gm G5 
DmPeople cry Bb/FPeople moan
DmLook for a dry place to Bb/Fcall their home
DmTry to find some place to Bb/Frest their bones
 While the C5/Gangels and the devils try to D5/Amake their Dmown
 Instru: F5 Bb5 G5 - F5 Gm G5 
GmWhere do bad folks F5go when they Bbdie
 They Gmdon't go to heaven where the Cangels Bbfly
G5Go to a lake of F5fire and Bbfry
CSee 'em again till the F5Fourth of G5July
 Instru: F5 Bb5 G5 - F5 Gm G5 

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About Lake Of Fire

“Lake Of Fire” by Nirvana is a well-known rock song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 10 chords — Gm, F5, Bb, C, G5, Bb5, Dm and Bb/F, and a few more — with the progression centred on Gm, F5 and Bb. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Lake Of Fire — FAQ

What key is “Lake Of Fire” in?

“Lake Of Fire” by Nirvana is in the key of Gm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Lake Of Fire”?

“Lake Of Fire” uses 10 chords: Gm, F5, Bb, C, G5, Bb5, Dm and Bb/F, and a few more.

Is “Lake Of Fire” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Lake Of Fire” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Lake Of Fire”?

“Lake Of Fire” is performed by Nirvana.

Is there a play-along video for “Lake Of Fire”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Lake Of Fire”?

“Lake Of Fire” is categorised as Rock.