Big Black Car
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Capo 5
Em C
you were a phonograph, i was a kid
G D
i sat with an ear close, just listening
Em C
i was there when the rain tapped her way down you face
G D
you were a miracle…i was just holdin your space
Em C G D
well time has a way of throwing it all in your face
the past, she is haunted, the future is laced
heartbreak, ya know, drives a big black car
swear i was in the back seat, just minding my own
D C
through the glass, the corn crows come like rain
Em
they won’t stay, they won’t stay
D
for too long now
Em C
this could be all that we know..
D
of love and all.
Em C G D
well you were a dancer, i was a rag
the song in my head, well was all that i had
hope was a letter i never could send
love was a country we couldn’t defend.
D C Em
through the carnival we watch them go round and round
D C Em
all we knew of home was just a sunset and some clowns
Em C G D
well you were a magazine, i was a plane jane
just walking the sidewalks all covered in rain
love to just get into one of your stories
just me and all of my plane jane glory
How to play Big Black Car
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.