Black Coffee
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
G G G G C C
G G Bb C G G
[Verso 1]
G9
Black coffee
G9
No sugar no creme
[Refrão]
C9
Black coffee
G9
No sugar no cream
Bb
I need some hot water baby
C G9
And somethin' to grind my beans
[Verso 2]
G
Now listen here sugar
G
You aint done nothin wrong
G
I just like my coffee black
G
And I like my coffee strong
[Refrão]
C
Black coffee
G
No sugar dont want no cream
Bb
I need some hot water baby
C G
And something to grind my beans
[Verso 3]
G
Well I can drink black coffee
G
Right from the pot
G
When it starts to perc-you-latin' baby
G
Ready or not
[Refrão]
C
Black coffee
G
No sugar no cream
Bb
I need some hot water baby
C G
And somethin' to grind my beans
[Verso 4]
G
Now listen to me baby
G
Im going down to the coffee shop
G
Get me a black coffee
G
Fill it to the top
[Refrão]
C
Black coffee
G
No sugar dont want no cream
Bb
I need some hot water baby
C G
And something to grind my beans
[Verso 5]
G
Black coffee
G
w/no sugar no cream
[Refrão]
C
Black coffee
G
No sugar no cream
Bb
I need some hot water baby
C G
And somethin' to grind my beans
G
Black coffee Oo
Bb
I need some hot water baby
C G
Somethin to grind my beans
Bb
I need some hot water baby
C G
Somethin to grind my beans
Bb
Yes I need some hot water baby
C G
Somethin to grind my beans
How to play Black Coffee
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.