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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
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  BLACK ROSE  by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser
  [G]  [C]  [G]  [C]  [G]  [C]  [G]  [C]
[G] The dogs are [C] howling at the [G] midnight [C] moon. [G] [C] [G] [C]
 GI'm on my  Cway to where the  Gblack rose  Cblooms.  G   C   G  C  
 CThe mountain's  Em/Bhigh, the  Amnight is  G/Bcold.
 CI feel the  G/Bsunshine; a  D/Ablack rose  Ggrows.
  ToGgether again, we're as  Ccommon as sin, they say,
   DWe just walk around the stones they  Gthrow.
   GNight after night,  Cwe steal away to where
   FLove don't see no  Ccolors in the  Gshadows,
   FLove don't see no  Ccolors in the  Gshadows.
[G] Wind in the [C] willows, [G] wild and [C] warm, [G] [C] [G] [C]
 GJust like the  Cwoman lying  Ghere in my  Carms.  G   C   G  C  
 CThe water's  Em/Bdeep,  Amcold and  G/Bstill.
 CI love the  G/Bfeeling that  D/Ablack rose  Ggives.
  Chorus
  Chorus
 FLove don't see no  Ccolors in the  Gshadows.

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The story behind the song

"Black Rose" comes from Eric Clapton's album Another Ticket. Clapton is celebrated as one of rock and blues music's most influential guitarists, known for his work in bands like Cream and Derek and the Dominos before his extensive solo career. This song emerges from the world of an artist deeply rooted in blues improvisations and rock. Playing it can feel like channeling a moment of quiet reflection within a legendary career.

AI-written from these sources:Eric Clapton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

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BLACK ROSE by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser

G C G C G C G C

[] [] [] [] [] [] [] []

G C G C G C G C

[] The dogs are [] howling at the [] midnight [] moon. [] [] [] []

G C G C G C G C

I'm on my way to where the black rose blooms.

C Em/B Am G/B

The mountain's high, the night is cold.

C G/B D/A G

I feel the sunshine; a black rose grows.

G C

Together again, we're as common as sin, they say,

D G

We just walk around the stones they throw.

G C

Night after night, we steal away to where

F C G

Love don't see no colors in the shadows,

F C G

Love don't see no colors in the shadows.

G C G C G C G C

[] Wind in the [] willows, [] wild and [] warm, [] [] [] []

G C G C G C G C

Just like the woman lying here in my arms.

C Em/B Am G/B

The water's deep, cold and still.

C G/B D/A G

I love the feeling that black rose gives.

Chorus

F C G

Love don't see no colors in the shadows.

About Black Rose Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play Black Rose by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Black Rose chords”, “Black Rose guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton Black Rose 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 Black Rose chords and for experienced players who want accurate Black Rose lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, Em/B, Am, G/B, D/A.

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The chords for "Black Rose" show the original chord names (including G, C, Em/B, Am, G/B, D/A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.