The Black And The Blue - Joe Pernice

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

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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.

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