Aaron Segal - Black Dog In The Sun

G D/F# Em Em C C D D G D/F# Em Em C C D D G C G G G C G Beneath the midday sun, G C G a black dog finds her place, G C G G/F# Em No thoughts of what will come, Am D Just soaking up the rays. G C G Not bothered by a thing, G C G she lounges without care, G C G G/F# Em And as I clamor for approval, Am D she simply breathes the air. Am D Oh, the black dog in the sun, G D/F# Em so carefree and serene, Am D And while I seek acceptance, G D/F# Em she's lost in her daydream. Am D I wonder what they'll think of me, my mind is on the run, G D/F# Em Em I wish I could embrace the warmth, Am D like the black dog in the sun. G D/F# Em Em C C D D G C G I'm tangled in the threads G C G of people's pointed stares, G C G G/F# Em But the black dog, she's unshackled, Am D without a single care. G C G I look for validation, G C G in every move I make, G C G G/F# Em While she basks in her freedom, Am D my heart feels stress and ache. Am D Oh, the black dog in the sun, G G/F# Em she has no mask to wear, Am D And while I'm trapped in pretense, G D/F# Em she's free from every snare. Am D I worry what they'll say, G G/F# Em my thoughts run like a marathon, oooooohh Am D I wish I could embrace the warmth, G D/F# Em Em C C D D like the black dog in the sun. Em D/F# G To be as unburdened as that Am7 D/F# G G7 dog laying in the light, Em D/F# G No worries, no agenda, Am D and no need to take flight. Em D/F# G She teaches us quietly that Am7 D/F# G G7 life can be won, Em D/F# G in the simple joys we find, Am D G like the black dog in the sun. Am D Oh, the black dog in the sun, G G/F# Em a lesson to embrace, Am D In her simple existence, G G/F# Em she finds her grace. Am D I worry what they'll say, G G/F# Em till the day is done, oooooohh Am I wish I could embrace the warmth, D D G D/F# Em Em C C like the black dog in the sun. D D G D/F# Em Em C C like the black dog in the sun. D D G D/F# Em Em C C D D G like the black dog in the sun