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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A
Black Magic Woman Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A
Black Magic Woman Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A
Black Magic Woman Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A
Black Magic Woman Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A
Black Magic Woman Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A
Black Magic Woman Chords – Harmonica
Santana’s iconic Latin-blues guitar classic with a hypnotic groove. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Dm.
Latin-Blues Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a Latin feel — accent the off-beats and add some percussive muting between strums. The groove should be hypnotic and relentless.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Dm – Am (×2)
Dm
Am
Dm
Am – Dm – Am
Verse 2
Dm – Am (×2)
Dm
Am
Dm
Am – Dm – Am
Verse 3
Dm – Am (×2)
Dm
Am
Dm
Am – Dm – Am
Outro
Dm – Am – Dm – Am (×2)
Dm – Am – Dm
Practice tip: This song alternates between Dm and Am throughout — just two chords. The magic is in the rhythm and feel. Practice the Latin strum pattern: down, down-up, mute, up-down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Black Magic Woman"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Gm and A.
Is "Black Magic Woman" 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 "Black Magic Woman" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Black Magic Woman"?
It was written by Peter Green, and released in 1968.