Black Sky
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Intro
F A#
Dm F
F Am F Dm
Dm
F Dm F Dm
verse 1
F Em F
Tonight I'm gonna sit with you
Dm
While all of the lines are blurring
F Em F
Tonight I'm gonna fit with you
Dm
While the L.A. skies are burning
F Em C
When I get afraid I shut down
F C Dm
Look for a way to run around the truth
F F
But baby tonight I wanna be with you
Dm
Show you a side you never knew
Pre-Chorus
G A#
Put your eyes on that deeper love
Gm
But you can't be scared of the dark
Gm
Gotta wait up long enough
[Refrão]
A# Dm C
'Cause you'll only really see me when the Sun goes down
A# Dm C
You'll only really know me when I fall apart
A# Dm C
Tonight we're gonna lie under the black sky, black sky
A# Dm
Waiting for the moment 'til the stars come out
E A#
Til' the stars come out
Dm C
Til' the stars come out
A#
Til' the stars come out
Dm C
Til' the stars come out
A#
Til' the stars come out
Dm C
Til' the stars come out
A# F
Til' the stars come out
verse 2
F
Tonight I've got my eyes on you
Dm
I'm seeing the constellations
F Am F
When I get afraid I shut down
F Dm Em Dm Am
Look for a way to run around the truth
F
But baby tonight I'm made of gold for you
Dm
Under the light of the silver half-moon
[Refrão]
A# Dm C
'Cause you'll only really see me when the Sun goes down
A# Dm C
You'll only really know me when I fall apart
A# Dm C
Tonight we're gonna lie under the black sky, black sky
A# Gm Dm
Waiting for the moment 'til the stars come out
E A#
Til' the stars come out
Dm C
Til' the stars come out
A#
Til' the stars come out
Dm C
Til' the stars come out
A#
Til' the stars come out
Dm C
Til' the stars come out
A# F
Til' the stars come out
Outro
A# Dm C
A# Dm C
A# Dm Am
A# Gm Dm C
A# Gm
A# Gm
How to play Black Sky
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.