Black
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Pearl Jam - Black
Tab by Frequencybebop
[Verse 1]
E Asus2 E Asus2
Sheets of empty canvas, untouched sheets of clay
E A E
Were laid spread out before me as her body once did
E Asus2 E Asus2
All five horizons revolved around her soul as the earth to the sun
E A E
Now the air I tasted and breathed has taken a turn
[Pre-chorus 1]
C Em
Oh, and all I taught her was everything
C Em
Oh, I know she gave me all that she wore
D
And now my bitter hands
C
Chafe beneath the clouds
Em
Of what was everything
D
All the pictures have
C
All been washed in black
Em
Tattooed everything
[Verse 2]
E Asus2 E Asus2
I take a walk outside, I'm surrounded by some kids at play
E A E
I can feel their laughter, so why do I sear
[Pre-chorus 2]
C Em
Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin 'round my head, I'm spinning, oh
C Em
I'm spinning, how quick the sun can drop away
D
And now my bitter hands
C
Cradle broken glass
Em
Of what was everything
D
All the pictures have
C
All been washed in black
Em
Tattooed everything
D
All the love gone bad
C
Turned my world to black
D
And tattooed all I see
C
All that I am
Em
All that I'll be
[Bridge]
D C Em D C
Yeah Uh huh Uh huh Uh
Em
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
D C
I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky
Em D C
But why, why, why can't it be
C Em D C
Oh can't it be mine
Em D C
ooh, ah yeah, aah ooh
C Em
(Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo)
Em D
(Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo)
[Outro] (x7)
D C
Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo
C Em
Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo
Em D
Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo
How to play Black
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.