True Black
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[Verso 1]
C
As I walk side by side
F C
Oh with the wicked and the righteous
F C G
I wonder to which one of them I truly belong
C
I have tread the narrow path
F C
And I have stumbled through the darkness
F C
And the right Ive done by many
G C F C F C F C F
Is all for those that Ive done wrong
[Refrão]
F C
Paint my casket true-ue bla-ack
And for all I might have cost you
G
I hope to earn it back.
C F
Shoo-rah, shoo-rah shoo-rah
Am G
Shoo-rah, shoo-rah shoo-rah
C
And with all I might have cost you
G C
I hope to make it right
[Verso 2]
C
I have listened many a year
F C
To the greatest I have known
C
Truth truer than any voices
G
That I have ever heard
C
So child give me your ears
F C
And between them I'm gonna sew
F C
A crop of plenty that will fruit
G C F C F C F C F
With every stolen word
[Refrão]
F C
Paint my casket true-ue bla-ack
And for all I might have taught you
G
I know you taught you back
C F
Shoo-rah, shoo-rah shoo-rah
Am G
Shoo-rah, shoo-rah shoo-rah
C
And with all I might have cost you
G C
I hope to make it right
Instrumental:
C C F C F C G G
C C F C F C G
C F C F C F C F
[Refrão]
F C
Paint my casket true-ue bla-ack
If you catch me too far from home
G
I hope you'll bring me back
C F
Shoo-rah, shoo-rah shoo-rah
Am G
Shoo-rah, shoo-rah shoo-rah
C
And with all I might have cost you
G C
I hope to make it right
[Verso 3]
C
I have been deep into the cave
F C
I have pullled out many a stone
F C
Common as John or shining bright
G
Mine to carry and mine to hold
C
I have pulled out the ragged people
F C
And got too used to being alone
F C
Shoulder to shoulder up to the light
G
That's where I found my gold
Outro:
C
As I walk side by side
F C
With the wicked and the righteous
F C G
I wonder to which one of them I truly belong
C
I have tread the narrow path
F C
I have stumbled through the darkness
F C
And the right Ive done by many
G C F C F C F C F
Is all for those that Ive done wrong
shoo-rah, shoo-rah shoo-rah
Shoo-rye, shoo-rye shoo-rye
For all I may have cost you
I hope to make it right.
As I walk side by side
With the wicked and the righteous
I do wonder to which one of them
I truly belong.
I have tread the narrow path
I have stumbled through the darkness.
And the right Ive done by many
Is all for those that Ive done wrong.
Paint my casket true black.And for all I might have cost you,
I hope to earn it back.
Shoo-rah, shoo-rah shoo-rah
Shoo-rye, shoo-rye shoo-rye
For all I may have cost you
I hope to make it right.
How to play True Black
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.