Black Pearl
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D G
Black pearl, precious little girl
Em A7 D
Let me put you up where you belong
D G
Black pearl pretty little girl
Em A7 D
You been in the background much too long
F#m G D
You been working so hard your whole life through
F#m
Tendin' other people's houses
G D
Raisin' up their children too
G D G D
Hey how about something for me and you
Bm
Here in my arms you're gonna reign supreme
G
No more servin' baby
They're gonna serve my queen
E7
It's our turn for happiness and our day has come
Em A7
Living for each other answering to no one
[Refrão]D G
Black pearl precious little girl
Em A7 D
Let me put you up where you belong
Because I love you
G
Black pearl pretty little girl
Em A7 D
You been in the background much too long
F#m G D
Together we'll stand so straight and so tall
F#m G D
Created by love to love one and all Hey
G D G D
Heart to heart soul to soul
Bm
No other one could ever take your place
G
My world is built around
The very smile that's on your face
E7
You'll never win a beauty show
No they won't pick you
Em
But you're my miss America
A7
I love you
Chorus
How to play Black Pearl
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 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.