That Old Black Magic
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E7 A E7/6 A D9 A E7/6 A
That old black magic has me in its spell,
E7 A E7/6 A D9 E7 Fdim E7
That old black magic that you weave so well.
E7 Fdim E7 D9 E7 Fdim E7
Those i - cy fin - gers up and down my spine,
A6 Cdim E7/9 Cdim A6 Cdim E7/9
The same old witch - craft when your eyes meet mine.
E7 A E7/6 A D9 A E7/6 A
The same old tingle that I feel in - side,
E7 A E7/6 A D9 E7 Fdim E7
And then that el - e - va - tor starts its ride.
D9 Bm7/5- E7 Bm7/5- A9 Fdim F#m F#m7/E
And down and down I go; round and round I go
D9 Dm6 Bbmaj7 Fdim A D9 A
Like a leaf that's caught in the tide.
(Bridge:)
Amaj7 F#m F#m7/E G#7
I should stay away, but what can I do?
C#7 F#7/6
I hear your name and I'm a - flame.
D9 Dm6
A - flame with such a burning desire
Bm7/5- Fdim E7
That only your kiss can put out the fire.
(E7) A E7/6 A D9 E7 A E7/6 A
For you're the lover I have wait - ed for,
A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Gdim D6 A7
The mate that Fate had me cre - a - ted for.
D9 D6 Dm6
And ev'ry time your lips meet mine,
D9 Bm7/5- E7 Bm7/5- A9 Fdim F#m F#m7/E
Darling, down and down I go; round and round I go
D D6 Dm6 Bm7/5-
In a spin, loving the spin I'm in
D9 Bm7/5- Dm6 E7 A
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 E7. 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.