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Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda] chords by
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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
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B
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2

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Verse 1
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B
B
2

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She was sick
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C
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and tired of country life.

A little country home,

A little country folk,
B
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Made her blood run cold.
A
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Now her mother pines her heart away,
G
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Looking for her child in
D
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G
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the big black smoke,
D
D

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In the big black smoke.
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Verse 2

B
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C
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Frailest, purest girl the world has seen,
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According to her ma, according to her pa,
B
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2

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And everybody said,
A
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That she knew no sin and did no wrong,
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Till she walked the streets
D
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of the big black smoke,
D
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Of the big black smoke.
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Verse 3

B
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Well, she slept in caffs and coffee

bars and bowling alleys,
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D
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And every penny she had
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Was spent on purple hearts and cigarettes.
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Verse 4
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She took all her pretty
C
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coloured clothes,
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And ran away from home

And the boy next door,
B
B
2

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For a boy named Joe.
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And he took her money for the rent
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D
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And tried to drag her down in the
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D
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big black smoke,

In the big black smoke.
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Verse 5
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D
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In the big black smoke.
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D
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D
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In the
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big black smoke.
Outro 1
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Chords

  • Em

  • B

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  • C

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  • G

  • D

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda]?

The original key of Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda] by The Kinks is E minor.

What are the main chords for Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda]?

The primary chords used in Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda] are Em, B, C, A, G, D.

Do I need a capo to play Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda]?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda] beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, B, C, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda]?

The tempo of Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda] is approximately 167 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda]?

You can easily change the key of Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda] using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Is there a tuner available for Big Black Smoke [LA Gran Humoreda]?

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