Key: C · BPM: 140 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: F, G, C, D, G7
[Intro] G C G C [Chorus] C Firecracker, I heard You callin’ me C Firecracker, that Suits me to a T C A tiny stick of dynamite, Laced with TNT F G C I’m a firecracker, hot as I can be [Verse] C Now, I’ll explode if you insist On lightin’ up my fuse C If you ignore the danger of Breakin’ all my rules C A ragin’ fire can be ignited From a tiny spark F If you don’t pay attention, G All hell can blow apart [Verse] C I’m full of fire and passion, Wound tight and aim to please C But if you wanna play with fire, Be mindful and take heat C Standin’ up for who I am and all that I believe F Is makin’ me a firecracker, G C That’s just what I’ll be [Chorus] C Firecracker, if you can’t take thе heat C Firecracker, just stay away from mе C That pretty much sums it up C So handle cautiously [Post-Chorus] F I’m a hunk-a hunk-a burnin’ stuff G C And you’ll feel the burn from me C Thank you very much! [Bridge] G Boom, boom, bang, bang G Pow, pow, pow G I will blow up in your face Right here and right now G Handle with care, with respectability D You can lose a finger if G You’re pointin’ it at me! C Firecracker, yeah, You can call me that C Firecracker, ‘cause I will fight you back C And I’m not out for trouble C But if it comes around F I’ll go at you tooth and nail G There’ll be no backin’ down [Chorus] C Firecracker, More than proud to be C Firecracker, that Suits me to a T C A little stick of dynamite, Laced with TNT F G7 Firecracker, as hot as C I can be [Solo] C F G Yodel-lady, yodel-lady, hee-hee, C Hee-hee, hee-hee G Boom, boom, bang, bang G Pow, pow, pow G I will blow up in your face Right here and right now [Chorus] C Firecracker, handle cautiously C Firecracker, now, don’t You mess with me C Firecracker, full of TNT F G C Firecracker, just as hot as I can be [Outro] C Firecracker C Hey, don’t you mess me ‘cause I’m full of P and V C Firecracker, yodel-lady, yodel-lady C Firecracker, a little stick of Dynamite full of TNT C Frickercracker, hey, Don’t you mess, don’t you mess N.C. Don’t you mess with me
ℹ️ About This Song

Track Info
- Song: Firecracker
- Artist: Dolly Parton
- Written by Dolly Parton
- Produced by Richard Dennison, Tom Rutledge & Dolly Parton
- Album: Run Rose Run
- Released Date: 4 March 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C
- Chords: F, G, C, D, G7
- BPM: 140
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| F – 133211 C – x32010 G – 320003 D – xx0232 G7 – 320001 | F – 2010 C – 0003 G – 0232 D – 2220 G7 – 0212 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Firecracker in?
Firecracker is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Firecracker?
You need F, G, C, D, G7 to play Firecracker by Dolly Parton.
Do I need a capo for Firecracker?
No capo is needed to play Firecracker by Dolly Parton.
How hard is Firecracker to play on guitar?
Firecracker by Dolly Parton is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.