Black Orchid
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Intro: F C G (3x) Em Am Em Am Em G
F C G
Have you ever been so lonely,
F C G
No one there to hold?
F C G
Pull me in or disown me,
Em Am Em
And then climb inside.
Em Am
My arms are open wide.
Em G
Have a look inside.
F C G
It is not that I am scared to learn,
F C G
Why I'm empty inside.
F C G
hold my hand or show some concern,
Em Am
If I live or die.
Em Am
My eyes are open wide.
Em G
Help me look inside.
F C G (3x) Em Am Em Am Em G
singin´ halaelalala...
F C G
I hear the water drip from the faucet.
F C G
It's sweetly falling in tune.
F C G
I'm gently closing the closet.
Em
I fall to the floor,
Am
and crawl to my room.
Em Am
The thought of ending it soon...
Em G
Just let me sleep in my room.
F C G F C G
Hear me cry! cry! cry!
F C G
I hear a knock at the front door.
Don't come in!
F C
I try to look at you
G
But I can't stop shaking.
F C G
Leave me alone. Just go away.
Em Am
Mother I'm so scared.
Em Am Em G
I´m so scared
F C G
Empty bed and all of my sheets are gone,
F C G
They're wrapped around me and you.
F C G
All is quiet but the drop of my gun.
Em Am Em Am
I want to belong...to someone...
Em G
But maybe life's not for everyone.
outro (just like the intro F C G and Em Am)
Darira dada
How to play Black Orchid
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 F. 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.