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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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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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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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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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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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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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Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
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.
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Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
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
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.