Light My Fire was mainly composed by Robby Krieger, guitarist of The Doors. It became one of the bands biggest hits, known for Ray Manzareks intricate organ play and Jim Morrisons iconic vocals. It was inspired by love songs but also touches on themes of desire and liberation. The song catapulted the band to international fame when released as a single in 1967.
Key: A min
Introduction:
G
D
F
Bb
Eb
Ab
A
A
Am
F#m
You know that it would be untrue
Am
F#m
You know that I would be a liar
Am
F#m
If I was to say to you
Am
F#m
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
G
A
D
D4
D
Come on baby, light my fire
G
A
D
B
Come on baby, light my fire
G
D
E
E7
Try to set the night on fire
Am
F#m
The time to hesitate is through
Am
F#m
No time to wallow in the mire
Am
F#m
Try now we can only lose
Am
F#m
And our love become a funeral pyre
G
A
D
D4
D
Come on baby, light my fire
G
A
D
B
Come on baby, light my fire
G
D
E
E7
Try to set the night on fire (break)
Am
Bm
Am
Bm
Am
F#m
The time to hesitate is through
Am
F#m
No time to wallow in the mire
Am
F#m
Try now we can only lose
Am
F#m
And our love become a funeral pyre
G
A
D
D4
Come on baby, light my fire
G
A
D
B
Come on baby, light my fire
G
D
E
E7
Try to set the night on fire
Am
F#m
You know that it would be untrue
Am
F#m
You know that I would be a liar
Am
F#m
If I was to say to you
Am
F#m
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
G
A
D
D4
D
Come on baby, light my fire
G
A
D
Come on baby, light my fire
F
C
D
Try to set the night on fire
F
C
D
Try to set the night on fire
F
C
D
Try to set the night on fire
F
C
D
Try to set the night on fi re
G
D
F
Bb
Eb
Ab
A
** It has been suggested that Am7 can be substitued for Am * Alternate: