Black Ribbons
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Intro: Am
I built this house with my bare hands
D
On the shores of Louisian
G
Took my sweet cher Jolie-Ann
Am
For my own, my very own
Now every man has got his pride
D
I tried to shelter and provide
G
But I can't stop this poison tide
Am
Rolling in, rolling in
[Refrão]
D Am
Now I've nothing left to give her
D
No answer to her prayers
Am
Black ribbons on the water
D Am
Black ribbons for her hair
Then came the wind, then came the rain
D
We defied that hurricane
G
And we built this house again
Am
Stone by stone, stone by stone
But in the gulf of Mexico
D
Some five thousand feet below
G
Oh, the devil's blood it flows
Am
On and on, on and on
[Refrão]
D Am
I've nothing left to give her
D
No answer to her prayers
Am
Black ribbons on the water
D Am
Black ribbons for her hair
Instrumental: Am D Am D G Am
Oh, how her eyes they used to shine
D
Fairest in Evangeline
G
Now they stare so cold and blind
Am
Through my soul, oh lord, my soul
[Refrão]
D Am
She was tangled in the salt-grass
D
Not a bullet left to spare
Am
Black ribbons on the water
D Am
Black ribbons for her hair
D Am
Black ribbons on the water
D Am
Black ribbons for her hair
OUTRO: Am D Am D G Am (3x)
How to play Black Ribbons
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 Am. 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.