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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones: 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 Ab, 150 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 “Paint It, Black”
- What key is "Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones played in?
- Paint It, Black is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Paint It, Black"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Paint It, Black" 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 "Paint It, Black"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Paint It, Black"?
- "Paint It, Black" was originally performed by The Rolling Stones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Paint It, Black"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Eb, Fm.
- What other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
- Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Paint It, Black" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones. 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 "Paint It, Black" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Paint It, Black" 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.