Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · Gm · Bb · A
Back to Black Chords – Guitar
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · Gm · Bb · A
Back to Black Chords – Ukulele
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · Gm · Bb · A
Back to Black Chords – Piano
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · Gm · Bb · A
Back to Black Chords – Banjo
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Gm · Bb · A
Back to Black Chords – Mandolin
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · Gm · Bb · A
Back to Black Chords – Harmonica
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
Dm · Gm · Bb · A
Back to Black Chords – Vocal
Amy Winehouse’s soulful retro classic about heartbreak and self-destruction. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Dm.
Retro Soul (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
1234
Tip: Play with a jazzy, retro soul feel. The song has a 1960s girl group vibe — keep the rhythm steady and the tone warm.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Dm – Gm
Bb – A7
Dm – Gm
Bb – A7
Dm – Gm – Bb – A7
Verse 2
Dm – Gm
Bb – A7 – Dm
Gm – Bb
A7
Dm – Gm – Bb – A7
Chorus
Dm
Gm
Bb – A7
Dm
Gm – Bb – A7
Verse 3
Dm – Gm
Bb – A7
Dm – Gm
Bb – A7
Chorus
Dm
Gm
Bb – A7
Dm
Gm – Bb – A7
Bridge
Dm – Gm – Bb – A7
Dm – Gm – Bb
A7
Dm – Gm – Bb – A7 – Dm
Practice tip: The Dm-Gm-Bb-A7 progression repeats throughout. The A7 is the trickiest — practice moving from Bb to A7 smoothly. This progression has a classic minor key soul feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Back to Black"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Gm, Bb and A.
Is "Back to Black" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Back to Black" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Back to Black"?
It was written by Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, and released in 2006.