Coloured Stone

Black Boy Chords

Black Boy - Coloured Stone


Em  Bm  C   G


Em                   Bm
A shy black boy, you came into the city.
   C                            G
To learn about life and how his people are living.
Em                       Bm               C                    G
He's very stubborn, he's just a child and now his life is mystified.


      Em                     Bm
Black boy (black boy), black boy (black boy).
    C                           G
The colour of your skin is your pride and joy!
      Em                     Bm                    C              G
Black boy (black boy), black boy (black boy). Your life is not destroyed.


   Em                              Bm
He didn't know the school but they called him "Black Boy".
   C                    G
He hardly talked to the girls and boys.
      Em              Bm                   C                     G
Don't be a fool just obey the rules 'cause then you'll learn the truth.


      Em                     Bm
Black boy (black boy), black boy (black boy).
    C                           G
The colour of your skin is your pride and joy!
      Em                     Bm                    C              G
Black boy (black boy), black boy (black boy). Your life is not destroyed.


    Em                        Bm
And one day you'll grow up to be a man,
   C                    G
to learn and live and understand.
Em                    Bm                   C                     G
Sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you.
Em                      Bm            C                  G
You'll be the one who's having fun so just keep learning on.


      Em                     Bm
Black boy (black boy), black boy (black boy).
    C                           G
The colour of your skin is your pride and joy!
      Em                     Bm                    C              G
Black boy (black boy), black boy (black boy). Your life is not destroyed.



Enjoy!

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