The Blues In Black And White
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[Verso 1]
G C Gm Bb A
The writing was on the wall,
Bb
baby
A
We're different as day and
Dm F Gsus4 G C
night
Bb A
But I guess that I refused to face it
Dm C Gsus4 G
The blues in black and white
C G
[Verso 2]
C
Bb A
When I got home I knew,
Bb
now maybe
A
Something was wrong to
Dm C F G C
night
Bb A
When I found the note you wrote
It gave me
Dm C G
The blues in black and white
C
[Verso 3]
Am
Ab
Color my world without
Gsus4 G C Am
you in it
Ab
And the future don't look
G Gsus4 G C
too bright
Bb A
And darlin' its not a pretty picture
Dm C Dm G C
The blues in black and white
Bb
{Interlude 1}
A Dm C Gsus4 G C
[Verso 4]
Bb
Since you've been gone
A Bb
I'm going crazy
A Dm C F G C
I got to get on with my life
Bb A
Maybe I'll write a book and call it
Dm C G
The blues in black and white
C
[Verso 5]
Am
Ab
Color my world without
Gsus4 G C Am
you in it
Ab G C
And the future don't look too bright
Bb A
And darlin' its not a pretty picture
Dm C Dm G C Bb A
The blues in black and white
Dm G
The blues in black and white
C
How to play The Blues In Black And White
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.