I'm Wearing Black
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[Intro ]
Am (pause 3 counts) Am (pause 3 counts) Am (pause 3 counts) F G
verse 1
Am
I hit the town on March 17th.
F G
It's Saint Patty's Day, but I ain't wearing green.
Am
Love is dead and it ain't coming back.
F G Am (pause 3 counts)
Tonight I'm wearing black.
Am (pause 3 counts) Am (pause 3 counts) F G
verse 2
Am
I'm hanging close to all of my friends.
F G
I tell them I'm happy my hearts on the mend.
Am
I'm moving on and I ain't looking back.
F G Am
Tonight I'm wearing black.
[Refrão]
G Am
Whoah-hoah, let's raise a glass.
F Am
And toast one to Johnny Cash.
G Am
Whoah-hoah, cheers to forget her
F G Am (pause 3 counts)
And everything's better in black
Am (pause 3 counts) Am (pause 3 counts) F G
verse 3
Am
I'm hiding out in the darkest of pubs,
F G
Surviving on shadows and cold, icy mugs
Am
So come on, bartender, don't hold nothing back
F G Am
Tonight I'm wearing black
[Refrão]
G Am
Whoah-hoah, let's raise a glass.
F Am
And toast one to Johnny Cash.
G Am
Whoah-hoah, cheers to forget her
F G Am (pause 3 counts)
And everything's better in black
Am (pause 3 counts) Am (pause 3 counts) F G
Instrumental
G Am F Am G Am F G
verse 4
Am
She comes here looking, well that?s just too bad
F G
I'll still be hiding out way in the back.
Am
In a dark corner table, but she won?t know that
NC
?Cause tonight I'm wearing black
[Refrão]
G Am
Whoah-hoah, let's raise a glass.
F Am
And toast one to Johnny Cash.
G Am
Whoah-hoah, cheers to forget her
F G Am
And everything's better in black
F G Am
Oh, everything's better in black
F G Am (pause 3 counts)
Tonight I'm wearing black
Am (pause 3 counts) Am (pause 3 counts) F G
Am (pause 3 counts) Am (pause 3 counts) Am (pause 3 counts)
Outro
F G Am
How to play I'm Wearing Black
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.