That old black magic
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C7M
That old black magic has me in its spell,
Dm G
That old black magic that you weave so well,
Dm G Dm G
Those icy fingers up and down my spine,
G C G7
The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine.
C7M
The same old tingle that I feel inside
Bb
And then that elevator starts its ride,
F F Em Cdim A7
And down and down I go, round and round I go
F Fm C
Like a leaf that's caught in the tide.
Am F7/9/11
I should stay away but what can I do?
E7 A7
I hear your name and I'm aflame,
Dm Fm
Aflame with such a burning desire
Dm G7/13 G7/5+
That only your kiss can put out the fire.
C7M
For you're the lover I have waited for,
Gm C7 Gm C7
The mate that fate had me created for
F Fm6
And every time your lips meet mine,
Fmaj7 Fm6
Darling, down and down I go,
Em7 Cdim
Round and round I go
Dm
in a spin,
Dm Fm Dm G C
Loving the spin I'm in under that old black magic called love.
How to play That old black magic
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7M. 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.