Black Is Black
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D E B (repeat x3)
INTRO
D E B
I don't care what the world may think of me,
D E B
And I don't care if they all disagree.
D E B
I'm gonna stay true to the words my Mom told me,
F#
And I'll carry them deep in my soul.
B
Black is black, white is white,
Abm
Wrong is wrong and right is right.
Dbm
There ain't no room for compromise,
E F#
Let your conscience be your guide.
B Abm
Momma said "Always try, with every choice you make in your life",
Dbm
You'll know when you know its right,
E F# B
Just follow, follow your heart.
Abm Dbm E F#
Follow your heart.
G7
Sometimes I want to run and hide,
D7
And just deny that voice inside.
G7 D7
But its never ever wrong.
F# Bm
When you're standing in mind of the truth,
Esus E F#
Nothing can get to you, woooaaahhh.
B
Black is black, white is white,
Abm
Wrong is wrong and right is right.
Dbm
There ain't no room for compromise,
E F#
Let your conscience be your guide.
B Abm
Momma said "Always try, with every choice you make in your life",
Dbm
You'll know when you know its right,
E F# B
Just follow, follow your heart.
Abm Dbm E F#
Follow your heart.
D E B D E B
INSTRUMENTAL
D E B
I don't care what the world may think of me,
D E B
And I don't care if they all disagree.
D E B
I'm gonna stay true to the words my Mom told me,
F#
And I'll carry them deep in my soul.
B
Black is black, white is white,
Abm
Wrong is wrong and right is right.
Dbm
There ain't no room for compromise,
E F#
Let your conscience be your guide.
B Abm
Momma said "Always try, with every choice you make in your life",
Dbm
You'll know when you know its right,
E F# B
Just follow, follow your heart.
Abm Dbm E F#
Follow your heart.
B Abm
Momma said "Always try, with every choice you make in your life",
Dbm
You'll know when you know its right,
E F#
Just follow....
N/C
Black is black, white is white.
How to play Black Is Black
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.