Key: Am Β· Capo: no capo Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: Am, G/B, C, F, Asus2, Em, G, Dsus4, D, Dm, Cm, Bb, C/E, Gm
[Intro] Am G/B C F Am G/B C F Asus2 F Asus2 F [Verse] Asus2 F I looked in the mirror then F saw my face in a dream Em With eyes sharp as diamonds, C blessed with clear vision G Things were not as they seemed F Black and white television Em Dsus4 D stared back from the wall Asus2 F Is that my life? Am I here at all? [Verse] Asus2 Down in the high road, F see motor cavalcades glide Em Past shopwindow dressers C desperately covering G All the parts they can hide F Black and white television Em Dsus4 D stares at me again Asus2 Is that their lives? F Am G/B C Even dummies pretend [Chorus] F The truth is so hard to deny Dm The answer is here, C Cm the screen never lies Dm C Black and white television Bb G Black and white television Dm C Black and white television Bb G It's the right television Dm F G Am Asus2 F Show me it's all a dream tonight [Verse] Asus2 The boys on the corner F sulk in their Suzuki haze Em In primary colours, C each year more startling G But they still fade to grey F On black and white television, Em Dsus4 D it's sweeping the land Asus2 F Dm C/E F Is that your life? Do you understand? [Chorus] Bb The truth is so hard to deny Gm The answer is here, F the screen never lies Dm C Black and white television Bb G Back the right television Dm C Black and white television Bb G Hard to fight television Dm F G Am Show me it's all a dream tonight Dm Am Black and white television
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βΉοΈ About This Song
The track was written & produced by Ian Anderson.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Am
- Capo: no capo
- Chords: Am, G/B, C, F, Asus2, Em, G, Dsus4, D, Dm, Cm, Bb, C/E, Gm
- BPM:
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: Black And White Television
- Artist: Ian Anderson
- Written by Ian Anderson
- Produced by Ian Anderson
- Album: Walk into Light
- Released Date: 18, November 1983
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Black And White Television in?
Black And White Television is in the key of Am.
What chords do I need for Black And White Television?
You need Am, G/B, C, F, Asus2, Em, G, Dsus4, D, Dm, Cm, Bb, C/E, Gm to play Black And White Television by Ian Anderson.
Do I need a capo for Black And White Television?
Yes, place a capo on the no capo to play Black And White Television by Ian Anderson.
How hard is Black And White Television to play on guitar?
Black And White Television by Ian Anderson is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.