Black Lemon
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Intro: D Em A G A D
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B---------------------10-----------------------------|
G----------------------------------------------------| riff #1
D----------------------------------------------------|
A----------------------------------------------------|
E----------------------------------------------------|
D
I let my old life tie me to the tracks
Em
I heard my best friend tell me you can never go back
A G A D
I spent my own years learning to get out of the way
(riff #1 over verse)
D
I have been taught to turn the other cheek
Em
I give my backstabbed buddy to the end of the week
A G A D
I only try to make it to the end of the day
(continue riff #1 over bridge)
G A
I’ve seen it break so many before
D G
I don’t wanna stick around here and watch anymore
G A
I’m not about to fight until the last of me dies
(continue riff #1)
A D G A D G A |
I’ll be resting my eyes | riff #2
A D G A D G A | (see below)
I’ll be resting my eyes |
(no riffs)
A D
Try to follow a path to lead me to the light
Em
But when your load gets heavy maybe call it a night
A G A D
Roll it around and take it from the bottom again
(riff #1 over verse)
D
I’m not afraid to lean over the ledge
Em
But if you take too many you'll go over the edge
A G A D
Make it a point to tell me when you get to the end
(continue riff #1 over bridge)
G A
I’ve seen it break so many before
D G
I don’t wanna stick around here and watch anymore
G A
I’m not about to fight until the last of me dies
(no riffs)
A D G A D G A
I’ll be resting my eyes
A D G A D G A
I’ll be resting my eyes
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B-----10-----10-----10-----10-----------------------------| riff #2
G---11-----11-----11-----11-------12-----12-----14-----14-| (w/ effects)
D-12-----12-----12-----12-------12-----12-----14-----14---| (repeated until)
A-----------------------------14-----14-----16-----16-----| (song ends)
E---------------------------------------------------------|
(both riffs)
A D G A D G A
I’ll be resting my eyes
A D G A D G A
I’ll be resting my eyes
(repeat until end)
How to play Black Lemon
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 D. 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.