Black
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Intro:
Em
Em C Am Em
[Verso 1]
Em
When I see myself in my reflection
C
Can I bring it back again?
Am
Or will it hunt me down, haunt me out
Em
I take it for the good of it
I take it for the sake of it
[Verso 2]
Em
When I take a look at my complexion
C
All I see is scars and shame
Am
Oh, can you love me down, burn me out
Em
I take it for the good of it
Oh, I take it for the sake of it
[Refrão]
Em
After all that we've been through
C
Can I bring it back to you
D
Can I take it back
After all that we've been through
Am
Can I take it back
Em
Let it fade to black
[Verso 3]
Em
See, it comes down to perception
C
Matters what you look to see
Am
Oh, will it break me down, shake me out
Em
Oh, I take it for th good of it
I take it for the sake of it
[Verso 4]
Em
You keep on saying it's corrction
C
But is it what I want to see
Am
Oh, you can teach me all that built me up
N.C.
And I take it for the good of it
N.C.
I take it for the sake of it
[Refrão]
Em
After all that we've been through
C
Can I bring it back to you
D
Can I take it back
After all that we've been through
Am
Can I take it back
Em
Let it fade to black
Em
After all that we've been through
C
Can I bring it back to you
D
Can I take it back
After all that we've been through
Am
Can I take it back
Em
Let it fade to black
Outro:
Em
How to play Black
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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.