About The Song
Black Is Black is a song by the Spanish rock band Los Bravos, released in 1966 as the group’s debut single for Decca Records. It was a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and several other European charts. The song is considered one of the classics of the beat music era.
The song’s lyrics are a simple but powerful message of racial tolerance. The singer declares that “black is black” and that “people come in all colors”. The song was released during the height of the civil rights movement in the United States, and it was seen as a timely and important message.
Black Is Black has been covered by many artists, including Deep Purple, Santana, and The Temptations. It remains a popular song today, and it continues to be a powerful message of unity and acceptance
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Lyrics
Black is blackI want my baby backIt’s grey, it’s greySince she went away, oh ohWhat can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blueIf I had my way, she’d be back todayBut she don’t need in timeTo see me again, oh, ohWhat can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blueI can’t choose, it’s too much to loseMy love’s still strongOh, maybe if sheWould come back to meWell, it can’t go wrongBad is badI bet I feel so sadIt’s time, it’s timeI bet I found peace of mind, oh ohWhat can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blueI can’t choose, it’s too much to loseMy love’s still strongOh, maybe if sheWould come back to meWell, it can’t go wrongBlack is blackI want my baby backIt’s grey, it’s greySince she went away, oh ohWhat can I do‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue‘Cause I-I-I-I-II’m feelin’ blue