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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Paint It, Black" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Paint It, Black" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 150 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Paint It, Black"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Paint It, Black" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Paint It, Black"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Paint It, Black" is in the key of Ab at 150 BPM.