Black and Blue chords by
Counting Crows

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Key: F major•

Intro 1

Gm

Gm

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C

C

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Gm

Gm

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C

C

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Verse 1

F

F

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Fading everything

Dm

Dm

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to black and blue

Am

Am

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You look a lot like you

Cm

Cm

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Bb

Bb

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Shatter in the blink of an eye

Gm

Gm

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C

C

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F

F

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You keep sail_ ing right on through

Dm

Dm

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Every time you say you're learning

Am

Am

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You just look a lot like me

Cm

Cm

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Bb

Bb

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Pale under the blistering sky

Gm

Gm

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White and red

C

C

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Gm

Gm

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Black and blue

You've been waiting

C

C

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Gm

Gm

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a long time

C

C

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You've been waiting a long time

Verse 2

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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To fall down on your knees

C

C

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Cut your hand_ s

Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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Cut yourself until you bleed

F

F

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Gm

Gm

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F

F

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Fall asleep next to me

Dm

Dm

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Wait for everyone to go away

Am

Am

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And in a dimly lit

Cm

Cm

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room where you've got

nothing to hide

Bb

Bb

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Verse 3

Gm

Gm

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C

C

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Say your good_ byes

F

F

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Tell yourself we'll read

Dm

Dm

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a note that says

Am

Am

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I'm sorry everyone

Cm

Cm

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Bb

Bb

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I'm tired of feeling nothing good_ bye

Verse 4

Gm

Gm

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Wash your face

C

C

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Dry your eye_ s

Gm

Gm

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Cause you've been waiting

C

C

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Gm

Gm

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a long time

C

C

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You've been waiting a long long time

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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To fall down on your knees

Verse 5

C

C

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Cut your hand_ s

Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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Cut yourself until you bleed

F

F

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C

C

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But fall asleep next to me

Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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Have a dream I'm falling down

Verse 6

F

F

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On my face

C

C

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Scrape my knees

Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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Scrape my hand_ s until they bleed

Cause you're fast asleep

F

F

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Gm

Gm

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C

C

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next to me

Gm

Gm

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Next to me, next to me,

Am

Am

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Gm

Gm

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next to me

Outro 1

C

C

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Gm

Gm

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Chords

Gm
C
F
Dm
Am
Cm
Bb

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Black and Blue?

The original key of Black and Blue by Counting Crows is F major.

What are the main chords for Black and Blue?

The primary chords used in Black and Blue are Gm, C, F, Dm, Am, Cm.

Do I need a capo to play Black and Blue?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Black and Blue beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, C, F, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Black and Blue?

The tempo of Black and Blue is approximately 79 beats per minute.

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