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Black Magic Woman
Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac
[Intro]
Dm*
e|---10------| Hold notes and let them ring.
B|---10------|
G|---10------|
D|-----------|
A|-----------|
E|-----------|
[Verse 1]
DmI got a black magic woman, I got a black Ammagic woman
DmYes, I got a black magic woman, she got me so bliGmnd I can't see
Gm7But she's a blaDmck magic womanC, she's tAryin' to make a deDmvil out of me
End each verse with this riff:
e|--13-10--------------10----|
B|--------13-10--------10----|
G|--------------12-10--10----|
D|---------------------------|
A|---------------------------|
E|---------------------------|
[Verse 2]
Don't turn your back on me baby, don't turn Dmyour back on me bAmaby
Yes, don't turn your back on me, Dmbaby, don't mess around wGmith your tricks
Gm7Don't turn your back oDmn me, baby, yoCu might just break Aup my magic stiDmcks
[Verse 3]
Guitar solo over verse
[Verse 4]
You put a spell on me baby, you got Dmyour Amspell on me, babe
Yes, you got your spell on me, Dmbaby, turniGmn' my heart into stone
Gm7I Dmneed you so Cbad, magic woman, BbI canA't leave you aloneDm  
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The story behind the song

This song, first appearing as a single for Fleetwood Mac in 1968, was inspired by Peter Green's former girlfriend, whom he nicknamed "Magic Mamma." The lyrics draw from this personal connection, painting a picture of a captivating woman. Musically, Green acknowledged an influence from Otis Rush's "All Your Love," and the song itself is a minor blues with a Latin rhythm. It stands out as a high point in the band's early recording career. Playing this song channels a sense of alluring mystery and a touch of bluesy enchantment.

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