Is It Because I'm Black
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Intro: Fm Fm Fm Fm
[Verso 1]
Fm
The dark brown shades of my skin
Fm
Only add colour to my tears
Bbm Fm
That splash against my hollow bones, that rocks my soul
Fm
Looking back over my false dreams, that I once knew
Fm
Wondering why my dreams never came true
Bbm Fm
Somebody tell me, what can I do
[Refrão]
Bbm
Something is holding me back
Fm
Is it because I'm black?
[Verso 2]
Fm
In this world of no pity
Fm
I was raised in the ghetto of the city
Bbm
Momma, she works so hard
Fm
To earn every penny
[Refrão]
Bbm
Something is holding me back
Fm
Is it because I'm black?
Bbm
Something is holding me back
Fm
I wonder, Is it because I'm black?
Solo: Fm Fm Fm Fm
[Verso 3]
Fm
Like a child stealing candy for the first time, and got caught
Fm
Around life's corner somewhere I got lost
Bbm
Something is holding me back
Fm
Is it because I'm black?
Bbm
Something is holding me back
Fm
Is it because I'm black?
Outro:
Bbm
Somebody please tell me
Fm
Is it because I'm black? With my black skin
Bbm
Somebody, someone...
How to play Is It Because I'm Black
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm. 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.