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Blackhawk
Emmylou Harris
Capo 1
Intro:     A      Asus4   A  
AWell I work the double shift -- In a bookstore on StD. Clair
While he pushed the burning Aingots -- In Dofasco stinkEing air 
Where the truth bitAes and stings -- I remember just whaDt we were
As the noon belAsus4l rings for
Blackhawk and tE7he white winged Adove
AHold on to your aching heart 
I'll wipe the liquor from yDour lips
A small town hero never Adies -- He fades a bit and then he E7slips                            
Down into the blast Afurnace -- In the heat of the oDpen hearth                     
And at the punch clAsus4ock he remembers
Blackhawk and E7the white winged dAove
I remember your leather Dboots -- Pointing up into the Asky                    
We fell down to our E7knees -- Over there where the grass gArew high             
Love hunters in the Dnight -- Our faces turned into the Awind                         
Blackhawk where are yoEu now -Blackhawk and the white winged Adove                          
We wDere Blackhawk and the white winged Adove
We were EBlackhawk and the white winged doAve
A      D      A      E     A
ADo you still have the ring I gave you
On the banks of Lake BDlack Bear
Where I felt certain that AI knew you
My cool and distant dEebonair
Now we drink at LibAerty Station
Another cup of mDuscatel
Wrapped in the stronAg arms of the Union
Raisin' kE7ids from raisin' Ahell 
I remember your leather Dboots -- Pointing up into the Asky                    
We fell down to our Eknees -- Over there where the grass gArew high             
Love hunters in the Dnight -- Our faces turned into Asus4the wind                         
Blackhawk where are yoE7u now - Blackhawk and the white wingeAd dove                          
We wDere Blackhawk and the white winged Adove
We were EBlackhawk and the white winged dAove
We weDre Blackhawk and the white winged Adove
We were EBlackhawk and the white winged Adove
We wDere Blackhawk and the white winged Adove
We were EBlackhawk and the white winged Adove

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Blackhawk

by Emmylou Harris

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus4

Blackhawk

Emmylou Harris

Capo 1

A Asus4 A

Intro:

A D

Well I work the double shift -- In a bookstore on St. Clair

A E

While he pushed the burning ingots -- In Dofasco stinking air

A D

Where the truth bites and stings -- I remember just what we were

Asus4

As the noon bell rings for

E7 A

Blackhawk and the white winged dove

Hold on to your aching heart

I'll wipe the liquor from your lips

A E7

A small town hero never dies -- He fades a bit and then he slips

A D

Down into the blast furnace -- In the heat of the open hearth

Asus4

And at the punch clock he remembers

E7 A

Blackhawk and the white winged dove

D A

I remember your leather boots -- Pointing up into the sky

E7 A

We fell down to our knees -- Over there where the grass grew high

D A

Love hunters in the night -- Our faces turned into the wind

E A

Blackhawk where are you now -Blackhawk and the white winged dove

D A

We were Blackhawk and the white winged dove

E A

We were Blackhawk and the white winged dove

A D A E A

Do you still have the ring I gave you

On the banks of Lake Black Bear

Where I felt certain that I knew you

My cool and distant debonair

Now we drink at Liberty Station

Another cup of muscatel

Wrapped in the strong arms of the Union

E7 A

Raisin' kids from raisin' hell

D A

I remember your leather boots -- Pointing up into the sky

E A

We fell down to our knees -- Over there where the grass grew high

D Asus4

Love hunters in the night -- Our faces turned into the wind

E7 A

Blackhawk where are you now - Blackhawk and the white winged dove

D A

We were Blackhawk and the white winged dove

E A

We were Blackhawk and the white winged dove

D A

We were Blackhawk and the white winged dove

E A

We were Blackhawk and the white winged dove

D A

We were Blackhawk and the white winged dove

E A

We were Blackhawk and the white winged dove

About Blackhawk Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Blackhawk by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Blackhawk chords”, “Blackhawk guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Blackhawk chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Blackhawk chords and for experienced players who want accurate Blackhawk lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Asus4, D, E, E7.

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What key is "Blackhawk" in?

The chords for "Blackhawk" show the original chord names (including A, Asus4, D, E, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.