Verse 1

EmB7

I see a red door and I want it painted black

EmB7

No colours anymore, I want them to turn black

EmDGDEm

I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes

EmDGDA7B7

I have to turn my head until my darkness goes

Verse 2

EmB7

I see a line of cars and they're all painted black

EmB7

With flowers and my love both never to come back

EmDGDEm

I see people turn their heads and quickly look away

EmDGDA7B7

Like a new born baby, it just happens every day

Verse 3

EmB7

I look inside myself and see my heart is black

EmB7

I see my red door, I must have it painted black

EmDGDEm

Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts

EmDGDA7B7

It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black

Verse 4

EmB7

No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue

EmB7

I could not foresee this thing happening to you

EmDGDEm

If I look hard enough into the setting sun

EmDGDA7B7

My love will laugh with me before the morning comes

Verse 5

EmB7

I see a red door and I want it painted black

EmB7

No colours anymore, I want them to turn black

EmDGDEm

I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes

EmDGDA7B7

I have to turn my head until my darkness goes

End

How to play Paint It Black chords

This Chordsurf arrangement of Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones is presented in the key of Em. Use the transpose controls above the sheet to move every chord together while keeping the lyric-change positions aligned.

The page is set up for practice as well as quick reference: adjust the text size, use auto scroll when your hands are busy, or switch to focus mode for a cleaner playing view. The published arrangement uses 5 distinct chord shapes, including Em, B7, D, G, A7. You can also explore related material through All-time classics, Classic rock.