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Black And White chords by
Pete Seeger
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
C

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F

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Oh, the ink is black, the page is white
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F

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C

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Together we learn to read and write
F
F

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To read and write
C
C

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And now a child can understand

This is the law of all the land

All the land
Verse 2

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C
C

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the ink is black, the page is white
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F

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C
C

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Together we learn to read and write
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F

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To read and write
C
C

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Their robes were black, their
Verse 3
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C
C

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heads were white
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F

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The schoolroom doors were
C
C

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closed so tight
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F

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Were closed up tight
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C

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Nine judges
Verse 4
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F

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all, set down their names
C
C

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To end the years and years of shame

Years of shame
Verse 5
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C

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with child's voice:

Their robes were black,
F
F

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C

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F
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C
C

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F
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their heads were white
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C

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(Whistling the tune)
Verse 6
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C
C

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Oh, the slate is black, the chalk is white
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Dm
Dm

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The words stand out so clear
C
C

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and bright
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F

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So clear and bright
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C

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And now at last, we
Verse 7
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F

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plainly see
C
C

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The alphabet of liberty

Liberty
Verse 8
C
C

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with child's voice:
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F

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C

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Oh, the slate is black, the chalk is white
C
C

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Together we learn to read and write
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C

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F

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To read and write
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C

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Oh, a child is
Verse 9
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C
C

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black, or a child is white
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C
C

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The whole world looks upon the sight
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What a beautiful sight
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C

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For very
Verse 10

well, the whole world knows
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F

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C
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That this is the way that

freedom grows

Freedom grows
Verse 11
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C

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with child's voice:
F
F

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C

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Oh, a child is black,
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Bb
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F
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or a child is white

(Whistling the tune)
Verse 12
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C
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Oh, the world is black,
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and the world is white
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It turns by day and turns by night
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It turns by night
Verse 13
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It turns so each and every one
C
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Can make his station in the sun
Verse 14

In the sun
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Oh, the ink is black, the page is white
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Together we learn to read and write
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To read and write
B
B
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C
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F
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And now a child can understand
C
C

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That this is the love of all the land

All the land
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continued with child's voice: Oh, the ink is black, the
Verse 15
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C
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page is white
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Together we learn to read and write
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To read and write
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C
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • Dm

  • Bb

  • B

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Black And White by Pete Seeger is C major.

The primary chords used in Black And White are C, F, Dm, Bb, B.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Black And White is approximately 71 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Black And White using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Black And White. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Pete Seeger.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Black And White to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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