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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Paint It, Black" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Paint It, Black”

Where are the chord symbols for "Paint It, Black" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Paint It, Black" is in Ab.
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.
Does "Paint It, Black" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Paint It, Black" is in the key of Ab at 150 BPM.
What chords are in "Paint It, Black"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.