When Does Brown Begin
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Intro D# Bb F# Fm G# Bb F# Fm Bb
verse 1
Bb G# Fm Bbm
To my mind it's always seemed a little strange
D# G# G#m Gm Fm Bb
That people don't do the things they ought to
D# Cm Fm
Some folks say this world ain't it ain't never gonna change
Bbm D# G# G#m Gm G#m
But in my heart I do believe that they're the folks thats got to
Bbm D# G#
Can't afford not to
[Refrão]
G# Gm C
The daytimes bright and the night is beautiful
Fm Bb D# D#7
And twilight never really brings them to an end
G# Gm C
If white is right oh then black is beautiful
Fm Bb D# Fm
Please tell me when can brown begin
Bb Bb7 D# Bb Bb Fm Bb
People tell me when can brown begin
verse 2
D# Cm Fm
Water won't be mixed and so they say
Bbm D# G# G#m
But I have seen the steam clouds Yeah
Gm F# Bb
Both of them free and high
D# Cm Fm
Salt and pepper don't get in each others way
Bb D# G# G#m
You know they just cook together
Gm D# Bbm D# G#
And when they don't agree they just let it be
[Refrão]
G# Gm C
The daytimes bright and the night is beautiful
Fm Bb D# D#7
And twilight never really brings them to an end
G# Gm C
If white is right oh then black is beautiful
Fm
Please tell me when can brown begin
Bb D# Fm
People tell me when can brown begin
riff Bbm D# G# G#m Gm F# G# Bb D# Cm Fm Cm Bbm D# G# D# Bb G#
Outro
G# Gm C
The daytimes bright and the night is beautiful
Fm Bb Bb7 G# D#7
And twilight never really brings them to an end
G# Gm C
If white is right oh then black is beautiful
Fm D# Fm
Please tell me when can brown begin
Bb Gm F#m Fm G# D#
People tell me when can brown begin
How to play When Does Brown Begin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D#. 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.