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Paint It, Black

· by The Rolling Stones

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Lyrics

I see a red door and I (C7)want it paint ed black.

No col ors an y more, I (C7)want them to turn black.

I be see the ple (Ab)girls walk by dressed (Fm)in their to sum mer clothes.

It’s I a have to (Ab)turn my (Eb)head un (Bb)til my dark ness goes.

I see a line of cars and (C7)they’re all paint ed black,

with flow ers and my love, both (C7)nev er to come back.

May be see peo ple (Ab)turn their heads and (Fm)quick ly to look a way;

It’s I a new born (Ab)ba by, (Eb)it just (Bb)hap pens ev ’ry day.

No more will my green sea go (C7)turn a deep er blue.

I could not fore see this thing (C7)hap pen ing to you.

If (Eb)I look (Ab)hard e (Eb)nough in (Fm)to the set ting sun,

my (Eb)love will (Ab)laugh with (Eb)me be (Bb)fore the morn ing comes.

I wan na see your (Fm)face

paint ed black, (C7)black as night, black as coal.

Don’t (Fm)wan na see the sun

fly in’ (C7)high in the sky.

I wan na see it (Fm)paint ed, paint ed, paint ed, paint ed black,

(Fm)yeah!

Paint It, Black by The Rolling Stones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 150 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Paint It, Black" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Paint It, Black"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Paint It, Black" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Eb, Fm. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Rolling Stones songs work for kids?: Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.