Black Chandelier
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B B B B
Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip
B E
I shouldn't laugh, but I know I'm a failure in your eyes
B E
I know its daft, but I guess I know it deep inside
B E
It feels like we're ready to crack these days, you and I
B E
When it's just the two of us, only the two of us, I could die
G#5
You left my heart like an abandoned car
F#5
Old and worn and no use at all
E Major
But I used to be free...
Eb B
We're gonna separate ourselves tonight
Eb G#
We're always running scared but holding knives
F# E
But there's a black chandelier
Eb G#
It's casting shadows and lies
B B B B
Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip Drip
B E
I'll sit in silence for the rest of my life if you'd like
B E
Dressing our wounds with industrial gloves made of wire
B E
Feel it penetrating the skin, we begin to relax
B E
When it's just the two of us, and a cute little cup of cyanide
G#5
You left my heart like an abandoned car
F#5
Old and worn and no use at all
E
But I used to be free...
Eb B
We're gonna separate ourselves tonight
Eb G#
We're always running scared but holding knives
F# E
But there's a black chandelier
Eb G#
It's casting shadows and lies
Solo: C#
You left my heart like an abandoned car
Old and worn and no use at all
E
But I used to be free
Eb B
We're gonna separate ourselves tonight
Eb G#
We're always running scared but holding knives
F# E
But there's a black chandelier
Eb G#
It's casting shadows and lies (2x)
How to play Black Chandelier
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.