We’ll burn that bridge when we get there    (video)    (intro)    (midi)

 

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1. Hello, Miss Heartbroke, sit your sweet self down,

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   it's good to see your dancin' feet back out on the town.

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    Rumor has it, you've had trouble with your man,

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    I've had trouble of my own, I think I understand

 

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We'll put out your old flame, we'll build a bigger fire,

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I'll pick up where he let you down, and take you so much high….er.

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And if his memory comes around and you think you still care,

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we'll burn that bridge when we get there.

 

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2. Come on, let your hair down, a-we'll have us a time,

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    he had his chance with you, now all I want is mine.

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    Give me half an hour, or just a dance or two,

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    and you'll forget old what's his name, and how he walked out on you.

 

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+ Yeah, we'll burn that bridge when we get there.

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   Burn it down baby !

 

(orig. = capo 2nd)     (Brooks & Dunn)