Black Hole Sun
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G Gm
In my eyes, indisposed
F Em
In disguise as no one knows
D# D
Hides the face, lies the snake
G F G#
The sun in my disgrace
G Gm
Boiling heat, summer stench
F Em
'Neath the black the sky looks dead
D# D
Call my name through the cream
G F G#
And I'll hear you scream again
D#
Black hole sun
D
Won't you come
G F G#
And wash away the rain
D#
Black hole sun
D
Won't you come
G D
Won't you come Won't you come
G Gm
Stuttering, cold and damp
F Em
Steal the warm wind tired friend
D# D
Times are gone for honest men
G F G#
And sometimes far too long for snakes
G Gm
In my shoes, a walking sleep
F Em
And my youth I pray to keep
D# D
Heaven send Hell away
G F G#
No one sings like you anymore
D#
Black hole sun
D
Won't you come
G F G#
And wash away the rain
D#
Black hole sun
D
Won't you come
G D
Won't you come
D#
Black hole sun
D
Won't you come
G F G#
And wash away the rain
D#
Black hole sun
D
Won't you come
G
Won't you come
D# D
Black hole sun Black hole sun
G
Won't you come
D# D
Black hole sun Black hole sun
G
Won't you come
D# D
Black hole sun Black hole sun
G
Won't you come
G A#
Hang my head, drown my fear
F Em
Till you all just disappear
D#
Black hole sun
D
Won't you come
G F G#
And wash away the rain
D#
Black hole sun
D
Won't you come
G D
Won't you come
How to play Black Hole Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.