Blue on Black Chords

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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D · G

Blue on Black Chords – Guitar

Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s blues-rock anthem about heartbreak and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow, heavy blues feel. Let the chords ring out and focus on the steady, deliberate rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E A
Blue on black, tears on a river
E D
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E A
Joker on jack, match on a fire
E D
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E A
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E D
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Verse 2

 
E A
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E D
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E A
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
E D
Blue on black, tears on a river
E A
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E D
Joker on jack, match on a fire
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Bridge

 
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Outro

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue on Black"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Blue on Black" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Blue on Black" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Blue on Black"?

It was written by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Selby, Tia Sillers, and released in 1997.

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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D · G

Blue on Black Chords – Ukulele

Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s blues-rock anthem about heartbreak and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow, heavy blues feel. Let the chords ring out and focus on the steady, deliberate rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E A
Blue on black, tears on a river
E D
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E A
Joker on jack, match on a fire
E D
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E A
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E D
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Verse 2

 
E A
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E D
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E A
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
E D
Blue on black, tears on a river
E A
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E D
Joker on jack, match on a fire
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Bridge

 
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Outro

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue on Black"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Blue on Black" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Blue on Black" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Blue on Black"?

It was written by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Selby, Tia Sillers, and released in 1997.

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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D · G

Blue on Black Chords – Piano

Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s blues-rock anthem about heartbreak and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow, heavy blues feel. Let the chords ring out and focus on the steady, deliberate rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E A
Blue on black, tears on a river
E D
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E A
Joker on jack, match on a fire
E D
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E A
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E D
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Verse 2

 
E A
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E D
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E A
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
E D
Blue on black, tears on a river
E A
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E D
Joker on jack, match on a fire
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Bridge

 
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Outro

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue on Black"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Blue on Black" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Blue on Black" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Blue on Black"?

It was written by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Selby, Tia Sillers, and released in 1997.

Etap to play
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Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D · G

Blue on Black Chords – Banjo

Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s blues-rock anthem about heartbreak and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow, heavy blues feel. Let the chords ring out and focus on the steady, deliberate rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E A
Blue on black, tears on a river
E D
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E A
Joker on jack, match on a fire
E D
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E A
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E D
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Verse 2

 
E A
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E D
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E A
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
E D
Blue on black, tears on a river
E A
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E D
Joker on jack, match on a fire
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Bridge

 
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Outro

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue on Black"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Blue on Black" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Blue on Black" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Blue on Black"?

It was written by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Selby, Tia Sillers, and released in 1997.

Etap to play
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D · G

Blue on Black Chords – Mandolin

Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s blues-rock anthem about heartbreak and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow, heavy blues feel. Let the chords ring out and focus on the steady, deliberate rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E A
Blue on black, tears on a river
E D
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E A
Joker on jack, match on a fire
E D
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E A
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E D
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Verse 2

 
E A
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E D
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E A
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
E D
Blue on black, tears on a river
E A
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E D
Joker on jack, match on a fire
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Bridge

 
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Outro

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue on Black"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Blue on Black" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Blue on Black" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Blue on Black"?

It was written by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Selby, Tia Sillers, and released in 1997.

Etap to play
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · D · G

Blue on Black Chords – Harmonica

Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s blues-rock anthem about heartbreak and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow, heavy blues feel. Let the chords ring out and focus on the steady, deliberate rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E A
Blue on black, tears on a river
E D
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E A
Joker on jack, match on a fire
E D
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E A
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E D
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Verse 2

 
E A
Cold on ice, a dead man’s touch
E D
Whisper on a scream, never change a thing
E A
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
E D
Blue on black, tears on a river
E A
Push on a shove, it don’t mean much
E D
Joker on jack, match on a fire
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Bridge

 
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
D G
Don’t bring you back, blue on black
 

Chorus

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Outro

 
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
E A
Blue on black, a heart attack
E D G
Black on blue, an ocean of flame
E A E
Blue on black, a tattoo of you
D G E
Stab my back, it don’t bleed, it don’t bleed
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue on Black"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Blue on Black" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Blue on Black" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Blue on Black"?

It was written by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Selby, Tia Sillers, and released in 1997.