The Black And The Blue
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Intro:
C D D D D C
[Verso 1]
D
I see you move in another crowd
D
You're spilling over and laughing loud
Em
I know what you're trying to do
G C D D C
Sorting out the black and the blue
D
I'd never judge you I've done the same
D
Don't call it pleasure it's borne of pain
Em
I know what you're trying to do
G C D D
Sorting out the black and the blue
[Refrão]
C G D
I've got a box full of bridges that we sold
C G D
I've got a box full of stories that we told
C G D
I've got a box full of ruins of the morning
Em
It's labelled "me and you"
G C D D C
Sorting out the black and the blue
Instrumental:
D D Em G C D D C
[Verso 2]
D
Heaven knows it would never last
D
This living free and this dying fast
Em
I know what you're trying to do
G C D D
Sorting out the black and the blue
[Refrão]
C G D
I've got a box full of bridges that we sold
C G D
I've got a box full of stories that we told
C G D
I've got a box full of ruins of the morning
Em G
It's labelled "me and you"
G C D
Sorting out the black and the blue
Outro:
D C D
We're just sorting out the black and the blue
D Am D
We're just sorting out the black and the blue
D C D D D D
We're just sorting out the black and the blue
How to play The Black And The Blue
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 C. 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.