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Black Sheep Chords

Metric Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Black Sheep Chords – Guitar

Metric’s anthemic song about embracing individuality from the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Hello again, friend of a friend, I knew you when

G C

Our common goal was waiting for the world to end

C F

Now that the truth is just a rule that you can bend

G C

You crack the whip, shape-shift and trick the past again

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Verse 2

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Bridge

Am

Go on, go on, walk out the door

F G

See if I care, go on and leave

Am F

See if I care, what you need

G

Is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Outro

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, F, G, Am) before adding the strum pattern for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Black Sheep"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Black Sheep" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Black Sheep" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Black Sheep"?

It was written by Emily Haines, James Shaw, and released in 2010.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Black Sheep Chords – Ukulele

Metric’s anthemic song about embracing individuality from the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Hello again, friend of a friend, I knew you when

G C

Our common goal was waiting for the world to end

C F

Now that the truth is just a rule that you can bend

G C

You crack the whip, shape-shift and trick the past again

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Verse 2

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Bridge

Am

Go on, go on, walk out the door

F G

See if I care, go on and leave

Am F

See if I care, what you need

G

Is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Outro

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, F, G, Am) before adding the strum pattern for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Black Sheep"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Black Sheep" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Black Sheep" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Black Sheep"?

It was written by Emily Haines, James Shaw, and released in 2010.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Black Sheep Chords – Piano

Metric’s anthemic song about embracing individuality from the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Hello again, friend of a friend, I knew you when

G C

Our common goal was waiting for the world to end

C F

Now that the truth is just a rule that you can bend

G C

You crack the whip, shape-shift and trick the past again

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Verse 2

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Bridge

Am

Go on, go on, walk out the door

F G

See if I care, go on and leave

Am F

See if I care, what you need

G

Is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Outro

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, F, G, Am) before adding the strum pattern for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Black Sheep"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Black Sheep" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Black Sheep" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Black Sheep"?

It was written by Emily Haines, James Shaw, and released in 2010.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Black Sheep Chords – Banjo

Metric’s anthemic song about embracing individuality from the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Hello again, friend of a friend, I knew you when

G C

Our common goal was waiting for the world to end

C F

Now that the truth is just a rule that you can bend

G C

You crack the whip, shape-shift and trick the past again

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Verse 2

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Bridge

Am

Go on, go on, walk out the door

F G

See if I care, go on and leave

Am F

See if I care, what you need

G

Is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Outro

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, F, G, Am) before adding the strum pattern for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Black Sheep"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Black Sheep" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Black Sheep" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Black Sheep"?

It was written by Emily Haines, James Shaw, and released in 2010.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Black Sheep Chords – Mandolin

Metric’s anthemic song about embracing individuality from the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Hello again, friend of a friend, I knew you when

G C

Our common goal was waiting for the world to end

C F

Now that the truth is just a rule that you can bend

G C

You crack the whip, shape-shift and trick the past again

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Verse 2

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Bridge

Am

Go on, go on, walk out the door

F G

See if I care, go on and leave

Am F

See if I care, what you need

G

Is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Outro

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, F, G, Am) before adding the strum pattern for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Black Sheep"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Black Sheep" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Black Sheep" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Black Sheep"?

It was written by Emily Haines, James Shaw, and released in 2010.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Black Sheep Chords – Harmonica

Metric’s anthemic song about embracing individuality from the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Hello again, friend of a friend, I knew you when

G C

Our common goal was waiting for the world to end

C F

Now that the truth is just a rule that you can bend

G C

You crack the whip, shape-shift and trick the past again

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Verse 2

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Bridge

Am

Go on, go on, walk out the door

F G

See if I care, go on and leave

Am F

See if I care, what you need

G

Is a holiday

Chorus

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

F G

I’ll send you my love on a wire

C Am

Lift you up every time, everyone pulls away

F G

See it from the wire

Outro

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I should have known

G C

Fame, but what you get is no tomorrow

C

I was the one who put you up there

F

I don’t know why

G C

Fame, what you need is a holiday

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, F, G, Am) before adding the strum pattern for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Black Sheep"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Black Sheep" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Black Sheep" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Black Sheep"?

It was written by Emily Haines, James Shaw, and released in 2010.