Paint It Black
IntermediateRolling Stones
Classic Rock · 6 chords
Dark and driving minor key classic. The sitar intro is often played on guitar with Eastern-flavored bends.
Chords used in this song
Chord progression
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About the chords in "Paint It Black"
"Paint It Black" by Rolling Stones uses the chords Em, B, D, A, C, G. This is a intermediate difficulty classic rock song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.