Black Beauty (Cleuver, Van Leer) from their debut album In and Out of Focus
which came out in 1970.
Standard Tuning, listen to the track for timing.
Chords used:
022100 799877
466444 x68886
x46654 466544
244322 x46664
577655 / x3654x
x57775 020100
Em/C# 042000
Intro
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Verse 1
Night was dark, your skin was dark
your eyes were shining bright
Oh, black beauty, close in my heart
I was King Solomon who held his Queen of Sheba tight
Oh, black beauty held in my arms
Bridge
How we were told love was not meant for us
Two different worlds stepped apart
Heart against heart
Verse 2
But we knew where to find an opportunity
Far away where no one was near
We could meet there at night and with impunity
Oh, black beauty, love without fear
Bridge
Our love was wonderful, so young and so pure
I held your trembling hand
I was so sure
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Then when our lips met there was no returning
The fire was burning in our hearts
Solo played over verse rhythm, but slightly different the second time
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Solo arranged for guitar:
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Bridge
So we were told love was not meant for us
Two different worlds stepped apart
Heart against heart
Verse 3
But we knew where to find an opportunity
Far away where no one was near
I was King Solomon who held his Queen of Sheba tight
Oh, black beauty, love without fear