Paint It Black
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Intro
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Em B
Yeah
Em B
Woah
Em B
I see a red door and I want it painted black.
Em B
No colours anymore I want them to turn black.
Em D G D Em
I see the girls walkin' by dressed in their summer clothes.
Em D G D A B
I have to turn my head un-til my darkness goes.
Em B
I see a line of cars and they're all painted black.
Em B
With flowers and by love both never to come back.
Em D G D Em
I see people turn their heads and quickly look away.
Em D G D A B
Like a new born baby this just happens every day.
Em
Every day.
-Solo 1-
Em B
I look inside myself and see my heart is black.
Em B
I see a red door and I want it turned to black.
Em D G D Em
Maybe then I'll fade a-way and not have to face the facts.
Em D G D A B
It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black.
Em Em Em B B B
World is black. When your
Em Em Em B B B
Whole world is black
Em Em Em B B B
Whole world is black
B (slide down)
yeah, i wear my
Em
hood on my head like a security blanket
B
and when problems arise, i grab the strings and i yank it
Em
so i, cant see outside because its ugly and tainted
B
and i cant seem to find a frame for pictures ive painted
Em
i feel, empty and dry, yes i broke down and cried
B
and just like a defile build a fire up inside
Em
canvas always been there but you never even tried
B
to pick up a brush and show the color of your life
paint it black
-Solo 2-
Em B
I see a red door and i want it painted black
Em B
I see a red door and i want it painted black
yeah paint it black
Em B
I see a red door and i want it painted black
Em B
I see a red door and i want it
Em
I want it painted black
B
oohh
Em
Yeah painted black
B
oohhh
Em
Yeah Paint it black
How to play Paint It Black
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 Em. 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.