Black Suede
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Intro
Gm Bb F
Gm D# Bb C
Gm Bb F
Gm D# Bb C
[Verso 1]
Gm Bb F
Time makes a mortal man, I know,
Gm D# Bb C
Down on another maiden goal,
Gm Bb F
Dwell in the morning light, I see,
Gm D# Bb C
Some things were never meant to be.
Interlude
Gm Bb F
Gm D# Bb C
Gm Bb F
Gm D# Bb C
Gm Bb F
Gm D# Bb C
Gm Bb F
D# F
[Verso 2]
Gm Bb F
Tailed by the glowing light I unfold,
Gm D# Bb C
Weave on the only line I toe,
Gm
Setting fire to the burning green,
Bb F
Yours is the only way to go,
Gm D# Bb C
And I'm just a mortal man.
[Verso 3]
Gm Bb F
Time is our overlord, right?
Gm D# Bb C
Through is the only way out,
Gm
Please won't you let me live,
Bb F
Give it all you've got to give,
D# Bb C
I don't see no other way.
Outro
Gm Bb F
Gm D# Bb C
Gm Bb F
D# Bb C
Gm Bb F
Gm D# Bb C
Gm Bb F
D# E F
Gm
How to play Black Suede
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.