Black Tears White Lies
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Capo 3
verse 1:
C#m A
Right from the start, it was all or nothing
C#m A
We fall apart, couldn’t take it higher
Pre Chorus:
C#m
I was once your hope – do you remember?
A
Written in the stars – do you remember?
Are you sure about it?
C#m
We were just so sweet – do you remember?
A
I thought it last forever. Are we sure about it
1st Chorus:
C#m A
But we had to let it go, it’s so hard to carry on
C#m
We could be the sweetest thing of all
A
Oh we had to let it go
verse 2:
C#m
Agree, you in.
A
You hear me cryin
C#m A
Can’t see no lie, wish we could be better
Pre Chorus:
C#m
I was once your hope – do you remember?
A
Written in the stars – do you remember?
Are you sure about it? Are you sure about it?
C#m
We were just so sweet – do you remember?
A
I thought it last forever. Are we sure about it
1x 1st Chorus
2nd Chorus:
C#m
Oh we have to let it go – cold hands, warm heart
A
It’s so hard to carry on – black tears, white lies
C#m
We could be the sweetest thing of all – cold hands, warm heart
A
Oh we had to let it go - black tears, white lies
C#m A
Cold hands, warm heart. Black tears, white lies
C#m
Oh we have to let it go – cold hands, warm heart
A
It’s so hard to carry on – black tears, white lies
C#m
We could be the sweetest thing of all – cold hands, warm heart
A
Oh we had to let it go - black tears, white lies
C#m
Oh we have to let it go – cold hands, warm heart
A
It’s so hard to carry on – black tears, white lies
C#m
We could be the sweetest thing of all – cold hands, warm heart
A
Oh we had to let it go - black tears, white lies
How to play Black Tears White Lies
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.