The (G)ink is (D)black, the (G)page is white; to (G)geth er we learn to (D)read and write.
A (G)child is (D)black, a (G)child is white;
the (G)whole world (C)looks up (D)on the sight,
a (D7)beau ti ful (G)sight!
And (D)now a child
can (G)un der stand
that (D)this is the law of all the land, all the (D7)land!
The (G)world is black,
the (G)world is white;
it (G)turns by day
and (D)then by night.
A (G)child is black,
a (G)child is white; to (G)geth er they grow to (D)see the light,
to (D7)see the (G)light!
And (D)now at last we (G)plain ly see; we’ll (D)have a dance of lib er ty,
lib er (D7)ty.
The
to (D7)see the (G)light!
Black And White by Three Dog Night
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Black And White”
- What key is "Black And White" in?
- "Black And White" by Three Dog Night is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Black And White" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Black And White" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Black And White"?
- This arrangement of "Black And White" uses 7 chords: Bm, C, D, D7, Dsus4, G, Gsus2.
- How long does it take to learn "Black And White" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Three Dog Night can I play here?
- Try "ELI'S COMIN'", "SHAMBALA", "MAMA TOLD ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.