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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Paint It, Black" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Paint It, Black"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Paint It, Black". Key of Ab, 150 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.