Black Memories
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[INTRO ]
C Em \ 2x
G /
verse 1
C Em G
Pretending it’ll get better when you’re not around
Finally free but I’m lying to me
C Em D
Searching for the black memories to show my heart what I need
Em Dm
But nothing puts me at ease
Chorus
C Dm
Where are you going
Em Dm C
Come back with my heart
C Dm
Sure as the wind keeps blowing
Em Dm C
Nothing’s gonna heal these scars
INTERLUDE
C Em
G
C Em
D
verse 2
C Em
Broken promises you’ve given me
G
Make me wanna live a live without words
C Em
Expectations died before birth
D Em Dm
Trying to kill the pain before it hurts
Chorus
C Dm
Where are you going
Em Dm C
Come back with my heart
C Dm
Sure as the wind keeps blowing
Em Dm C
Nothing’s gonna heal these scars
INTERLUDE
A
Em Dm
C
Em Dm
C
Am Em
verse 3
C Em
You strike me at ten times my weight
G
In a vegetable state so they lock me away
C Em D
Pretending it’ll get better when you’re not around
Em Dm
Finally free but I’m lying to me
Chorus (2x)
C Dm
Where are you going
Em Dm C
Come back with my heart
C Dm
Sure as the wind keeps blowing
Em Dm C
Nothing’s gonna heal these scars
How to play Black Memories
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.