Other arrangements of Black Keys
Pick a learning view.
She walks a way,
(Absus)col ors fade to gray
and (Bbm7)ev ’ry pre cious mo ment’s now a waste.
She hits the gas,
(Absus)hop ing it would pass.
But the red light starts to flash, it’s time to wait.
’Cause the black keys
(Bbm7)nev er looked so (Ab)beau ti ful and a per fect rain bow (Db)nev er seemed so dull.
And the lights out
(Bbm7)nev er had this (Ab)bright a glow.
And the black keys
are (Bbm7)show ing me a world I nev er knew, no,
a world I nev er knew.
She hates the sun ’cause it (Absus)proves she’s not a lone, and the world does n’t re volve a round her soul,
no.
She loves the sky ’cause it (Absus)val i dates her pride,
(Bbm7)nev er lets them know when she is wrong.
’Cause the black keys
(Bbm7)nev er looked so (Ab)beau ti ful and a per fect rain bow (Db)nev er seemed so dull.
And the lights out
(Bbm7)nev er had this (Ab)bright a glow.
And the black keys
are (Bbm7)show ing me a world I nev er knew, no.
And the walls are clos ing in,
don’t (Gb)let them get
in (Bbm7)side of your head,
don’t (Gb)let them get
in (Bbm7)side of your head.
Don’t (Gb)let them get
in (Bbm7)side of (Ab)your (Ebm7)head,
don’t (Gb)let them
in (Ab)side.
’Cause the black keys
(Bbm7)nev er looked so (Ab)beau ti ful and a per fect rain bow (Db)nev er seemed so dull.
Oh,
and the lights out
(Bbm7)nev er had this (Ab)bright a glow.
And the black keys
are (Bbm7)show ing me a world I nev er knew.
Don’t (Db)let them get, don’t (Bbm7)let them get in (Ab)side of your head.
No, don’t (Db)let them get
in (Ab)side of your head.
Don’t (Db)let them get, don’t (Bbm7)let them get in (Ab)side of your head.
Don’t (Db)let them get, no,
in (Ab)side of your head.
Some times a fight
is (Absus)bet ter black and (Ab)white.
Black Keys — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Black Keys" by Jonas Brothers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Db, 75 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Black Keys”
- What key is "Black Keys" by Jonas Brothers played in?
- Black Keys is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black Keys"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black Keys" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Black Keys"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Black Keys"?
- "Black Keys" was originally performed by Jonas Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Black Keys"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm7, Db, Ebm7, Gb, Gb6, Gbmaj7.
- What other songs by Jonas Brothers can I play here?
- Try "KIDS OF THE FUTURE", "WHEN YOU LOOK ME IN THE EYES", "A LITTLE BIT LONGER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Black Keys" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Black Keys" by Jonas Brothers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Black Keys" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Black Keys" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.