Black Sheep Of The Family
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Intro: D C Am F G
G F
I've got nothing in my head, got a floor for a bed
C G
My future's at the bottom of a teacup
G F
I've got half a pair of shoes and no time to lose
C G
I'm wondering when I'm gonna wise up
F C G
So, Fortune, shine your light on me (and my nose)
F C G
Cause I need some security
F C G
You get a little bad luck and it grows and it grows
F C G
I'm the black sheep of the family
G F
I've got half a pound of rice, a beard full of lice
C G
Political retrogression
G F
I've got a pocket full of dust, and eating is a must
C G
If you want to make a good impression
F C G
So, Fortune shine your light on me (and my dog)
F C G
Cause we need some security
F C G
While other folks are living high on the hog
F C G
I'm the black sheep of the family
Am D G Em D
Don't talk to me about Society
Am Am D
You got to play by the rules or pay the penalty
G Bm
Because there's nothing to choose between a handful of blues
C G D C Am D G
Double indemnity
Am G
The whole world's wrong and my shadow's getting long
D Am
I realize this song don't mean much
Am G
I got an ache in my head. I want to go to bed
D Am
Tomorrow, I don't have to wake up
G D Am
So, Wisdom shine your light on me (and my knees)
G D Am
It's true what they say about familiarity
G D Am
There's nothing good this way, it's true what they say
G D Am
I'm the black sheep of the family
G D Am
So, Wisdom shine your light on me (and my knees)
G D Am
It's true what they say about familiarity
G D Am
There's nothing good this way, it's true what they say
G D Am
I'm the black sheep of the family
How to play Black Sheep Of The Family
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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.