Black Is Black
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Em v v v v v v v v
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-2---0-2-----0-2-|-----0-2-----0-2-
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D v v v v v v v v
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guitar enters 2nd time
organ (5-1/3' stop) enters 3rd time
horns enter 4th time
Verse 1:
Em Black is black
D I want my baby back
Em It's gray, it's gray
A7 Since she went away, whoa-w{D}hoa
What can I {D}do
Em A7
'Cause I-I-I-I-I'm
I'm feelin' b{D}lue
Verse 2:
If I had my way
She'd be back today
But she don't intend
To see me again, whoa-whoa
What can I do
'Cause I-I-I-I-I'm
I'm feelin' blue
Bridge:
{Em}I can't choose
It's F#m}too much to lose
My l{G}ove's too strong G / F#}/ F}/
{F}Wow! E7}Maybe if she would come back to me
Then it c{A}an't go wrong{F#m} B
Verse 3:
{Bad}That{is} I {bad}feel so sad
It's time, it's time
That I found peace of mind, whoa-whoa
What can I do
'Cause I-I-I-I-I'm
I'm feelin' blue
(repeat bridge)
(repeat verse 1)
Coda:
Em A7
'Cause I-I-I-I-I'm
I'm feelin' b{D}lue
(horns):
F G D
How to play Black Is Black
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.