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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Black Summer


"Black Summer" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is typically performed in the key of D minor. It was written by the band members Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith, and released as a B-side to their single "Scar Tissue" in 1999. One interesting fact is that "Black Summer" showcases the band's signature funk-rock sound, with driving basslines by Flea, energetic guitar riffs by Frusciante, and Kiedis's dynamic vocals. The melody features a catchy groove and infectious rhythm, complemented by the band's tight musicianship, making it a favorite among fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' discography.

Black Summer - Red Hot Chili Peppers
(Unlimited Love , 2022)

[verso 1]
do# re# re# fa# sol# la#
A lazy rain am I
fa# sol# fa# sol# la# re#
The skies refuse to cry
re# sol# fa# sol# la# re# re# do# re# fa#
Cremation takes its piece of your supply
do# re# re# fa# sol# la#
The night is dressed like the noon
fa# sol# fa# sol# la# re#
A sailor spoke too soon
re# sol# fa# sol# la# re# re# do# re# fa#
And China's on the dark side of the moon

[verso 2]
re# re# fa# sol# fa# la#
Platypus are a few
fa# sol# fa# sol# la# re#
The secret life of roo
re# sol# fa# sol# la# re# re# do# re# fa#
A personality I never knew
do# re# re# fa# sol# la#
My Greta weighs a ton
fa# sol# fa# sol# la# re#
The archer's on the run
re# sol# fa# sol# la# re# re# do# re# fa#
And no one stands alone behind the sun

[refrão]
DO# FA# [x4] FA [x4] DO# RE# [x3]
It's been a long time since I made a new friend
FA# [x4] FA [x4] DO# RE# [x3]
Waitin' on another black summer to end
sol# si [x4] la# [x5] sol# fa# re#
It's been a long time and you never know when
FA [x4] RE# [x4] DO# RE# [x3]
Waitin' on another black summer to end

[ponte]
re# re# fa# sol# fa# la#
Crack the flaming whip
fa# sol# fa# sol# fa# sol# la# re#
A - sailin' on a censorship
sol# fa# sol# fa# sol# la# re# re# do# re# fa#
Riding on a headless horse to make the trip

[refrão]
FA# [x3] FA [x3] DO# RE# [x3]
Been a long time since I made a new friend
FA# [x4] FA [x4] DO# RE# [x3]
Waitin' on another black sumemr to end
sol# si [x3] la# [x4] sol# fa# re#
It's been a long time and you never know when
FA [x4] RE# [x4] DO# RE# [x3]
Waitin' on another black summer to end

[outro]
RE# RE# FA# RE# RE# FA# RE# DO#
I've been waiting, I've been waiting
FA [x4] RE# [x4] DO# RE# RE# RE#
Waiting on another black summer to end
RE# RE# FA# RE# RE# FA# RE# DO#
I've been waiting, I've been waiting
FA [x4] RE# [x4] DO# RE# [x3]
Waiting on another black summer to end
RE# RE# FA# RE# RE# FA# RE# DO#
I've been waiting, I've been waiting
FA [x4] RE# [x4] DO# RE# [x3]
Waiting on another black summer to end

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