Black Dog
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Intro E7M A7M
E7M A7M
I'd lick the grief right off your lips
E7M A7M
You do your eyes like Robert Smith
E7M A7M
Sometimes it…seems…like you won't…survive this
E7M A7M
And honestly it's terrifying
E7M
Let's go…to the corner store and buy some fruit
A7M
I would do anything to get you out your room
E7M
Just take your medicine and eat some food
A7M
I would do anything to get you out your room
E7M F#m A7M
It's so cruel
E7M F#m A7M
What your mind can do for no reason
E7M A7M
I take a jump off the fire escape
E7M A7M
To make the black dog go away
E7M A7M
At least I know that you are trying
E7M A7M
But that's what makes it terrifying
E7M
Let's go…to the corner store and buy some fruit
A7M
I would do anything to get you out your room
E7M
Just take your medicine and eat some food
A7M
I would do anything to get you out your room
E7M F#m A7M
It's so cruel
E7M F#m A7M
What your mind can do for no reason
E7M F#m A7M
It's so cruel
E7M F#m A7M
What your mind can do for no reason
Final E7M A7M
How to play Black Dog
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 E7M. 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.