Paint It Black
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verse 1
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 walk by dressed in their summer clothes.
Em D G D A B
I have to turn my head un-til my darkness goes.
verse 2
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 it just happens every day.
verse 3
Em B
I look inside myself and see my heart is black.
Em B
I see my red door and I must have it painted 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.
verse 4
No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue.
I could not forsee this thing happening to you.
Em D G D Em
If I look hard e-nough in-to the setting sun
Em D G D A B
My love will laugh with me until the morning comes.
((verse 1))
Em B
Ooooohhh Ooooohhhhh Ooooohhhhhhh...
Em B
I wanna see it painted, painted black, black as night
Em B
Black as coal, I wanna see the sun, Blinded out from the sky
Em B
I wanna see it painted, painted, painted, painted black
Em B
Yeah, oOoOoOo Yeah!
(Interlude: Em,B,Em,B)
Em B Em B
Painted black, yeah.. Painted black
How to play Paint It Black
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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.