The FIRE

[Intro with slow finger picking guitar chords mandolin violin and pedal steel guitar]
[Verse 1]
It seems every year it's the same,
There's another summer heat wave,
We have done our best to prepare,
Cut the grass and clean out the gutters,
But there's a smoke smell in the air,
Siren rings and the fire fighters gather,
We send them off like soldiers at war,
Children waiting for them by the door,

[Chorus with backing harmonies] 
The crackle of the burning grass,
It's turning into a massive task,
Trees are going up in flames,
They have been at it for days,
Now it's become one hell of a fight,
As they try to control the fire,
The FIRE, The FIRE!!!!,

[Verse 2]
They are telling people to evacuate,
Leave your homes before it's too late,
So they grab as much as they can,
Just hoping there's something left,
Wandering if this fire will ever end,
With a car full of memories and pets,
As they drive themselves to safety, 
Just praying to God for their family,


[Chorus] 

[Instrumental break with slow finger picking acoustic guitar riffs violin mandolin pedal steel guitar and brushes on snare and hi hat] 

[Bridge] 
They appear from the thick smoke,
Just trying to save a stranger's home,
Known that they have tried their best,
But there is still no time for them to rest,
People are going back to find out,
That the fire has taken their house,
Tears are welling up in their eyes,
Under the smoke filled sky,

[Chorus] 

[Outro slowly spoken word] 
This song is dedicated to the volunteers, 
Who put everything on hold, 
To help others in need. 
God bless the  emergency service crews,
For what they do.
[Fade to end]

Soft Finger picking acoustic  chords mandolin violin pedal steel guitar brushes on snare and  hihat loud male vocals