White Man Black Man
View chords used in this chart
Intro
G G/F Em Cmaj7
verse 1
G G/F Em
White man, Black man, listen to me
C G G/F Em C
Hear what I've got to say
G G/F
You've got to learn to live together
Em Cm
Right now, right away
[Refrão]Chorus
G Bb C
Before it's too late
Eb
Before it's too late
verse 2
G G/F
Black man forget the hate
Em C
That's been around so long
G G/F
White man you've got to know
Em C
That sometimes you've been wrong
G G/F
About your brother 'cause he's a good man
Em Cm
You know he's just like you
[Refrão]Chorus
G Bb C
The time's gonna come
Eb
The time's gonna come
Instrumental
G G/F Em C
G G/F Em C
G G/F Em Cm
[Refrão]Chorus
G Bb C
Before it's too late
Eb
Before it's too late
verse 3
G G/F
Sometimes I get the feelin'
Em C
That it's never gonna end
G G/F
When a brother and a sister
Em C
Somehow become friends
G G/F
To love each other is a good thing
Em Cm
And to know is to love
Bridge
G Cmaj7
You've got to love one another
G Cmaj7
You've got to learn to live together
G Cmaj7
You've got to love one another
G Cmaj7
You've got to learn to live together
Outro
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
G Am Bb Am
How to play White Man Black Man
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 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.