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Black Hole Sun Chords

Soundgarden Intermediate Key of G 5 Chords 1 min read

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ebtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

G · Bb · F · Eb · C

Black Hole Sun Chords – Guitar

Chris Cornell’s iconic grunge anthem features a psychedelic, swirling chord progression that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The unusual chord choices give it a darkly beautiful feel.

Psychedelic Grunge (4/4 Time)

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Tip: The song uses unconventional chord movement. Let each chord sustain with reverb. The Bb and Eb can be played as barre chords. Focus on the hypnotic, swaying rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bb

In my eyes, in-dis-posed

F Eb

In dis-guise as no one knows

G Bb

Hides the face, lies the snake

F Eb

The sun in my dis-grace

Chorus

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

And wash away the rain

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

Won’t you come, won’t you come

Verse 2

G Bb

Stuttering, cold and damp

F Eb

Steal the warm wind, tired friend

G Bb

Times are gone for honest men

F Eb

And sometimes far too long for snakes

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ebtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Bb · F · Eb · C

Black Hole Sun Chords – Ukulele

Chris Cornell’s iconic grunge anthem features a psychedelic, swirling chord progression that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The unusual chord choices give it a darkly beautiful feel.

Psychedelic Grunge (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The song uses unconventional chord movement. Let each chord sustain with reverb. The Bb and Eb can be played as barre chords. Focus on the hypnotic, swaying rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bb

In my eyes, in-dis-posed

F Eb

In dis-guise as no one knows

G Bb

Hides the face, lies the snake

F Eb

The sun in my dis-grace

Chorus

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

And wash away the rain

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

Won’t you come, won’t you come

Verse 2

G Bb

Stuttering, cold and damp

F Eb

Steal the warm wind, tired friend

G Bb

Times are gone for honest men

F Eb

And sometimes far too long for snakes

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ebtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Bb · F · Eb · C

Black Hole Sun Chords – Piano

Chris Cornell’s iconic grunge anthem features a psychedelic, swirling chord progression that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The unusual chord choices give it a darkly beautiful feel.

Psychedelic Grunge (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The song uses unconventional chord movement. Let each chord sustain with reverb. The Bb and Eb can be played as barre chords. Focus on the hypnotic, swaying rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bb

In my eyes, in-dis-posed

F Eb

In dis-guise as no one knows

G Bb

Hides the face, lies the snake

F Eb

The sun in my dis-grace

Chorus

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

And wash away the rain

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

Won’t you come, won’t you come

Verse 2

G Bb

Stuttering, cold and damp

F Eb

Steal the warm wind, tired friend

G Bb

Times are gone for honest men

F Eb

And sometimes far too long for snakes

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ebtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Bb · F · Eb · C

Black Hole Sun Chords – Banjo

Chris Cornell’s iconic grunge anthem features a psychedelic, swirling chord progression that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The unusual chord choices give it a darkly beautiful feel.

Psychedelic Grunge (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The song uses unconventional chord movement. Let each chord sustain with reverb. The Bb and Eb can be played as barre chords. Focus on the hypnotic, swaying rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bb

In my eyes, in-dis-posed

F Eb

In dis-guise as no one knows

G Bb

Hides the face, lies the snake

F Eb

The sun in my dis-grace

Chorus

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

And wash away the rain

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

Won’t you come, won’t you come

Verse 2

G Bb

Stuttering, cold and damp

F Eb

Steal the warm wind, tired friend

G Bb

Times are gone for honest men

F Eb

And sometimes far too long for snakes

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ebtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Bb · F · Eb · C

Black Hole Sun Chords – Mandolin

Chris Cornell’s iconic grunge anthem features a psychedelic, swirling chord progression that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The unusual chord choices give it a darkly beautiful feel.

Psychedelic Grunge (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The song uses unconventional chord movement. Let each chord sustain with reverb. The Bb and Eb can be played as barre chords. Focus on the hypnotic, swaying rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bb

In my eyes, in-dis-posed

F Eb

In dis-guise as no one knows

G Bb

Hides the face, lies the snake

F Eb

The sun in my dis-grace

Chorus

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

And wash away the rain

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

Won’t you come, won’t you come

Verse 2

G Bb

Stuttering, cold and damp

F Eb

Steal the warm wind, tired friend

G Bb

Times are gone for honest men

F Eb

And sometimes far too long for snakes

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ebtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Bb · F · Eb · C

Black Hole Sun Chords – Harmonica

Chris Cornell’s iconic grunge anthem features a psychedelic, swirling chord progression that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The unusual chord choices give it a darkly beautiful feel.

Psychedelic Grunge (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The song uses unconventional chord movement. Let each chord sustain with reverb. The Bb and Eb can be played as barre chords. Focus on the hypnotic, swaying rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bb

In my eyes, in-dis-posed

F Eb

In dis-guise as no one knows

G Bb

Hides the face, lies the snake

F Eb

The sun in my dis-grace

Chorus

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

And wash away the rain

G Bb F

Black hole sun, won’t you come

Eb C

Won’t you come, won’t you come

Verse 2

G Bb

Stuttering, cold and damp

F Eb

Steal the warm wind, tired friend

G Bb

Times are gone for honest men

F Eb

And sometimes far too long for snakes