Black Sheep Wall
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Intro
Dm Dm9 Dm Dm9
[Verso 1]
Dm
I wish for a shade I can pull
C Bbmaj7
I feel so afraid of watching you grow up
C
This love hurts too much
Dm
And I try and build a wall
C
So I don't have to see you fall
Bbmaj7
And I pray
C
Go away from my thoughts!
[Refrão]
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Dm Dm9 Dm
Over Black Sheep Wall?
[Verso 2]
Dm
Oh, I'd love to hold you close
C
But I play it cool
Bbmaj7 C
And keep my thoughts in a jar, Marked "dangerous"
Dm
And everyone says, "Never fear -
C Bbmaj7
All boys his age experiment with their lives"
C
But my eyes want to close you out
C
I'll close you out
[Refrão]
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Dm Dm9 Dm
Over Black Sheep Wall?
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Bbmaj7 C
Why do you keep coming back
Dm Dm9 Dm Dm9 Dm
Over Black Sheep Wall?
[Verso 3]
Dm
Brother Black Sheep, love is strong
C
There's a shepherd out in every storm
Bbmaj7 C
And he's not afraid of a little rain
C
Why am I?
[Refrão]
Bbmaj7 C
Why do I keep building up
Bbmaj7 C
Why do I keep building up
Bbmaj7 C
Why do I keep building up
Dm
This Black Sheep Wall?
[Ponte]
C Bbmaj7
Oh, I love you so!
C Bbmaj7 C
Do you really know how much
Dm
How deep?
Dm
Black Sheep
Outro
Dm
This is how I love you.
Bbmaj7
This is how I love you.
C9 Dm
This is how I love you, my black sheep.
Dm
This is how I love you (With closed eyes)
Bbmaj7
This is how I love you (With turned back)
C9
This is how I love you (With distance)
Dm
This is how I love you (With closed eyes)
Bbmaj7
This is how I love you (With turned back)
C9
This is how I love you (With distance)
Dm
This is how I love you (With closed eyes)
Bbmaj7
This is how I love you (With turned back)
C9
This is how I love you (With distance)
How to play Black Sheep Wall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.