Black Boy

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.