Black Night
View chords used in this chart
Intro
G7 F7 C7 F7 C7 G7
verse 1
C7
Nobody cares about me
Ain't even got a friend
Baby's gone and left me
When will my troubles end?
[Refrão]F7
Black night has fallen
C7
Oh how I hate to be alone
G7 F N.C.
Well I keep crying for my baby
C7 F7 C7 G7
But now another day is gone
verse 2
C7
Got no one to talk with
To tell my troubles to
Don't even know I'm living
Since I lost you
[Refrão]F7
Black night has fallen
C7
Oh how I hate to be alone
G7 F N.C.
And I keep crying for my baby
C7 F7 C7
But now another day is gone
Solo
G7 F7 C7 F7 C7
verse 3
C7
My mother has her troubles
My father has his too
My brother just got drafted
And I don't know what to do
[Refrão]F7
Black night has fallen
C7
Oh how I hate to be alone
G7 F7 N.C.
Well I keep crying for my baby
C7 F7 C7 G7 C7
But now another day is gone
How to play Black Night
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 G7. 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.