Intro: A  E  B  E 
 
Verse 1: 
   E                                        A 
We know it's wrong  to let this fire burn between us 
      E                                          B 
We've got to stop this wild desire in you and in me 
         E                                                 A 
So we'll let the flame burn once again until the thrill is gone 
     A                   E     B      E 
Then we'll sweep out the ashes in the morning 
 
Chorus: 
          A                                  E 
We're two people caught up in the flame that has to die down soon 
  A                                  E           B 
I didn't mean to start this fire and neither did you 
E                                                         A 
So tonight when you hold me tight we'll let the fire burn on 
    A                   E     B      E 
And we'll sweep out the ashes in the morning 
 
Solo 
 
Verse 2: 
Each time when we meet we both agree that it's for the last time 
But out of your arms I'm out of my mind 
So we'll taste the thrill of stolen love tonight until the dawning 
And we'll sweep out the ashes in the morning 
 
Chorus 
 
Repeat Intro 
 
Tag: 
          E                                                  A 
Yes we'll taste the thrill of stolen love tonight until the dawning 
    A                   E 
And we'll sweep out the ashes 
A                   E 
We'll sweep out the ashes 
A                   E     B7          E 
We'll sweep out the ashes in the morning