Black Is The Colour
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[(intro) ]C D Em
C D Em
Black is the colour of my true loves hair
C D Em
His lipes are like some roses fair
C D Em
He has the sweetest smile and the gentlest hands
Am Bm Em
And I love the ground whereon he stands
C D Em
I love my love and well he knows
C D Em
I love the ground whereon he goes
C D Em
I wish that day would soon come
Am Bm Em
When he and I can be as one
(solo) C D Em
C D Em
I go to the Clyde and I mourn and weep
C D Em
For satisfied I never sleep
C D Em
I write him letters just a few short lines
C D Em
And suffer death ten thousand times
C D Em
Black is the colour of my true loves hair
C D Em
His lips are like some roses fair
C D Em
He has the sweetest smile and the gentlest hands
Am Bm Em
And I love the ground whereon he stands
Am Bm Em
I love the ground whereon he stands
Am Bm Em
I love I love I love the ground whereon he stands
( C D Em )
How to play Black Is The Colour
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 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.