Black Strat
View chords used in this chart
A/B A A/C# A/D A/B A E
e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-2------2------2------2------2------2--------------------------------------|
G|-2------2------2------2------2------2-----1--------------------------------|
D|-2------2------2------2------2------2-----2--------------------------------|
A|-2-------------4------5------2------------2--------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
During the Chorus, he plays an F#m with the b and high e left open, which makes a really nice drone sound.
I use my thumb over the top to play the F bass note and my index finger to play the G string.
e|----0----------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----0----------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----2----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----4----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----4----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----2----------------------------------------------------------------------|
Intro: Main Pattern
verse 2: Main Pattern again.
A/B A A/C# A/D
Heard your voice cut through the basement noise
A/B A E
made my way through the crowd
A/B A A/C# A/D
your guitar was screaming in the dark
A/B A E
your black stratocaster sound
Chorus:
F#m
It was holy
E F#m E
it felt so holy
F#m
i said holy shit
Back to Main Pattern.
verse 2: Main Pattern again.
A/B A A/C# A/D
Went outside, perfect midwestern night
A/B A E
rode my bike through the town
A/B A A/C# A/D
saw the sky look like a handful of sparkles
A/B A E
falling shimmering down
Chorus:
F#m
It was holy
E F#m E
it felt so holy
F#m
i said holy shit
Back to main pattern.
End on E.
How to play Black Strat
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 A/B. 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.