Black And White

by Three Dog Night
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Lyrics

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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Black And White" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œBlack And White”

Can I play "Black And White" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Black And White" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Black And White" by Three Dog Night played in?
Black And White is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black And White"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Black And White" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Black And White"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Black And White"?
"Black And White" was originally performed by Three Dog Night. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Black And White"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bm, C, D, D7, Dsus4, G, Gsus2.
What other songs by Three Dog Night can I play here?
Try "ELI'S COMIN'", "SHAMBALA", "MAMA TOLD ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Black And White"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Black And White" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Black And White"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Black And White" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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