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Black Is The Colour

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Dminor
90BPM
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[Verse 1]
DmBlack is the Bbcolour Cof my true love's hDmair
Her lips are Bblike Csome roses fDmairA  
The sweetest Bbsmile Cand the gentlest hDmands
I love the gBbround Cwhereon she sDmtands
[Verse 2]
I love my Bblove Cand well she kDmnows
I love the Bbground Cwhereon she gDmoesA  
I hope the dBbay Cwill one day Dmcome
When she and BbI Cwill be as Dmone
[Verse 3]
I go to the BbClyde Cfor to mourn and wDmeep
For satisBbfied CI never can DmbeA  
I write her Bbletters, Cjust a few short lDmines
And suffer Bbdeath Ca thousand tDmimes
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The story behind the song

"Black Is The Colour" is a traditional folk song, here given an energetic rendition by Gaelic Storm, an American Celtic band known for their spirited take on Irish and Scottish music. The lyrics paint a picture of deep, unwavering devotion, where the singer's love for their "true love's hair" extends to the very ground she walks on. It speaks to a longing for a future together, a hope so profound it can endure any hardship. This song captures the timeless ache and beauty of absolute love.

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