Marys Lullaby Black Haired Boy
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
F F
[Verse 1]
F C Bb C
O black-haired boy, your eyes are dark as midnight lit by shining stars
F C Bb C7 F
and bright as love that filled my heart when first I looked at you.
Bb F A7 Dm
Your skin is brown as pilgrim roads, laid straight through fragrant olive woods,
Bb F C F
as brown as mine, and I'm in awe each time I look at you.
[Interlude]
F C Bb F
Hmmm Hmmm
[Verse 2]
F C Bb C
You made the ox and lamb, my love, and shaped the wings of turtle doves.
F C Bb C7 F
You wrote the hidden secrets of the world I'll show to you.
Bb F A7 Dm
Within my body you took form, and wailed aloud when you were born:
Bb F C F
the moment that my heart was torn with love I'll show to you.
[Interlude]
F C Bb F
Hmmm Hmmm
[Verse 3]
F C Bb C
You wove these wonders through the earth; you made them all and gave them worth,
F C Bb C7 F
and now you join them in your birth, and I'll give them to you.
Bb F A7 Dm
I'll show you skies filled up with stars and teach you words for light and dark,
Bb F C F
for all the wond'rous things there are: I'll give them all to you.
[Interlude]
F C Bb C F C Bb F
Hmmm Hmmm Hmmm Hmmm
[Verse 4]
F C Bb C
I'll hold you closely as I can and watch you grow into a man.
F C Bb C7 F
As long as I can hold your hand, I'll walk the world with you.
Bb F A7 Dm
And you'll lead me to God's own heart where all these wonders have their start.
Bb F C Dm
But here within the stable dark, I'll be the world for you.
Bb C F
I'll be the world for you.
[Outro]
F C Bb C F C Bb F
Hmmm Hmmm Hmmm Hmmm
How to play Marys Lullaby Black Haired Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.