Back in Black Guitar Chords

E5tap to play
D5tap to play
A5tap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E5 · D5 · A5

AC/DC’s comeback anthem with one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time. Three power chords, maximum attitude.

Rock Rhythm (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Angus Young uses open-position power chords. E5 is open, D5 slides into A5. Keep it loose and swinging.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E5
Back in black, I hit the sack,
D5 A5
I’ve been too long, I’m glad to be back.
E5
Yes I’m let loose from the noose,
D5 A5
That’s kept me hanging about.
 

Chorus

 
A5 E5
‘Cause I’m back, yes I’m back,
A5 E5
Well I’m back, yes I’m back,
A5 D5
Well I’m baaaack, baaaack,
A5
Well I’m back in black.