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The Beauty Of Gray

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[Intro]
     Bm    F#x4
[Verse 1]
  BmIf I told you he was your F#brother
  BmWe could reminisce then you would F#go about your day
  BmIf I said you ought to F#give him some of your water
You'd Bmshake your canteen and walk aF#way
This Gperception that divides you from Dhim     Ais a Glie
for some Dreason you Anever asked whyG  
This is Dnot a black and Awhite worldG  
You can't Dafford to beAlieve in your Cside
[Pre-Chorus]
This is Bmnot a black and white Emworld
To be aBmlive I say that the colors must F#swirl
And I beBmlieve that maybe tEmoday
We will Dall get to appreciAate... the beauty of gray
   Bm   F#x2
[Verse 2]
  BmIf I told you that she was your F#mother
  BmWe could analyze the situF#ation and be gone
  BmIf I said you ought to F#give her some of your water
Your Bmeyes would light up like the dF#awn
This Gperception that divides you from Dher     Ais a Glie
for some Dreason you Anever asked whyG  
This is Dnot a black and Awhite worldG  
You can't Dafford to beAlieve in your Cside
[Pre-Chorus]
This is Bmnot a black and white Emworld
To be aBmlive I say that the colors must F#swirl
And I beBmlieve that maybe toEmday
We will Dall get to appreciAate
Yes we will Dall get to appreciAate....
[Chorus]
The beauty of BmgrayEm  
The beauty of Dgray,  Anow
The beauty of BmgrayEm  
The beauty of Dgray,  Anow
[Bridge]
eb|----------------|------------|
Bb|----------------|------------|
Gb|----------------|------------|
Db|------0-----0---|------------|
Ab|----2-----0-----|---------2--|
Eb|--3-----2-----0-|-3---2------|
  (7x)           last time
     G    D/F#   Emx4
GLook inD/F#to your Emeyes
GNo     D/F#day  -  Emlight
GNew    D/F#day     Emnow
G  D/F#  B7sus4
[Pre-Chorus]
This is Bmnot a black and white Emworld
To be aBmlive I say that the colors must F#swirl
And I beBmlieve that maybe tEmoday
We will Bmall get to appreciaF#te....
This is Bmnot a black and white Emworld
To be aBmlive I say that the colors must    F#swirl
And I beBmlieve that maybe tEmoday
We will Dall get to appreciAate
Yes we will Dall get to appreciAate....
[Chorus]
The beauty of BmgrayEm  
The beauty of DgrayA  

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The story behind the song

This song comes from Live, an American rock band that formed in York, Pennsylvania, and rose to prominence in the 1990s. Known for their powerful sound and emotional depth, the band has sold over twenty million albums worldwide. While the specific meaning of "The Beauty Of Gray" isn't detailed, the title itself suggests an exploration of nuance, finding value in shades beyond simple black and white. It invites you to lean into the subtle complexities and perhaps even the melancholy that life often presents.

AI-written from these sources:Live (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Beauty Of Gray

by Live

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

B7sus4

[Intro]

Bm F#

[Verse 1]

Bm F#

If I told you he was your brother

Bm F#

We could reminisce then you would go about your day

Bm F#

If I said you ought to give him some of your water

Bm F#

You'd shake your canteen and walk away

G D A G

This perception that divides you from him is a lie

D A G

for some reason you never asked why

D A G

This is not a black and white world

D A C

You can't afford to believe in your side

[Pre-Chorus]

Bm Em

This is not a black and white world

Bm F#

To be alive I say that the colors must swirl

Bm Em

And I believe that maybe today

D A

We will all get to appreciate... the beauty of gray

Bm F#

[Verse 2]

Bm F#

If I told you that she was your mother

Bm F#

We could analyze the situation and be gone

Bm F#

If I said you ought to give her some of your water

Bm F#

Your eyes would light up like the dawn

G D A G

This perception that divides you from her is a lie

D A G

for some reason you never asked why

D A G

This is not a black and white world

D A C

You can't afford to believe in your side

[Pre-Chorus]

Bm Em

This is not a black and white world

Bm F#

To be alive I say that the colors must swirl

Bm Em

And I believe that maybe today

D A

We will all get to appreciate

D A

Yes we will all get to appreciate....

[Chorus]

Bm Em

The beauty of gray

D A

The beauty of gray, now

Bm Em

The beauty of gray

D A

The beauty of gray, now

[Bridge]

eb|----------------|------------|

Bb|----------------|------------|

Gb|----------------|------------|

Db|------0-----0---|------------|

Ab|----2-----0-----|---------2--|

Eb|--3-----2-----0-|-3---2------|

(7x) last time

G D/F# Em

Look into your eyes

G D/F# Em

No day - light

G D/F# Em

New day now

G D/F# B7sus4

[Pre-Chorus]

Bm Em

This is not a black and white world

Bm F#

To be alive I say that the colors must swirl

Bm Em

And I believe that maybe today

Bm F#

We will all get to appreciate....

Bm Em

This is not a black and white world

Bm F#

To be alive I say that the colors must swirl

Bm Em

And I believe that maybe today

D A

We will all get to appreciate

D A

Yes we will all get to appreciate....

[Chorus]

Bm Em

The beauty of gray

D A

The beauty of gray

About The Beauty Of Gray Chords by Live

Learn how to play The Beauty Of Gray by Live with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Beauty Of Gray chords”, “The Beauty Of Gray guitar chords”, or “Live The Beauty Of Gray 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 The Beauty Of Gray chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Beauty Of Gray lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, F#, G, D, A, C.

FAQ — The Beauty Of Gray by Live

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Is "The Beauty Of Gray" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "The Beauty Of Gray" in?

The chords for "The Beauty Of Gray" show the original chord names (including Bm, F#, G, D, A, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.