Black Sheep
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Capo 4
Intro:
Em B C B
Em B C B
Am C B Em Am C B B B B
VERSE:
Em B C B
Oh, it's no secret, you know my every weakness
Em B C B Em B C B
Oh, haven't the strength now, not enough to waste tonight
Em B C B
Oh, spark the fire. Tinder blocks of desire
Em B C B Em B C B
Oh, Lord have mercy, the first to feel tonight
Em B G B Em B G B
I can see that you can see my eyes
[Refrão]
Am Em B Em
Black sheep up on the fence, you're a naughty little boy and you make me tense
Am Em B
Prodigal son, won't you come on home? Door's open wide, take a look inside
B
Take a look inside
B Em B C B Em B C B
Take a look inside
VERSE
Em B C B
Oh, my hands are tied now, so you gotta decide now
Em B C B Em B G B
See, I just can't take it, can't you see that I'm breaking tonight?
Em B G B
I can see...
Chorus
Am Em B Em
Black sheep up on the fence You make me tense
Am Em B
Prodigal son, won't you come on home? Door's open wide, take a look inside
B
Take a look inside
B
Take a look inside
Instrumental
Em B C B (x4)
Chorus/OUTRO
Am Em B Em
Baa baa black sheep up on the fence, you're a naughty little boy and you make me tense
Am Em B
Prodigal son, won't you come on home? For the door's open wide, take a look inside
B
Take a look inside
B
Oh, take a look inside
Em B C B
Take a look inside
Em B C B
Just take a look inside
Em B C B (x6)
How to play Black Sheep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.