Black Candy
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From Nervous Energies session
capo 1srt fret
Hammer it by lifting up index from first string.
C Am
Short breaths, our living death
G F
You take me for a ride.
C Am
Mouth shut, all blood and guts
G F
And social suicide.
C Am G
Why don't you go, pretense in tow?
F
We'll be alright.
C Am
Eyes wide, good looks preside,
G F (hammer)
You take me for a ride.
F G
We ascend, hand in hand.
C Am
I toss and turn, you understand.
F G
We learn to synchronize,
C Am
Tirade provoke and inside jokes
F G
Ascend, you just go.
C Am G F x2
C Am
Moonlight pours in tonight
G F
And you are infinite.
C Am
We squeeze out dark disease,
G F
Ex-boyfriend jealousy,
C Am
And then you take off.
G
Your name aloft,
F
We'll be alright.
C Am
Fair-weather friends forever
G F (hammer)
and I just wait in line.
F G
We ascend, hand in hand.
C Am
I toss and turn, you understand.
F G
We learn to synchronize,
C Am
tirade provoke and inside jokes
F G
And then you just go.
C Am
Skinned knees, Christmas Eve,
G F
It meant everything.
C Am
Train tracks, we sit back,
G F
Watch it atrophy.
C Am
Skinned knees, Christmas Eve,
G F
It meant everything.
C Am
Train tracks, we sit back,
G F
Watch it atrophy.
How to play Black Candy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.