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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D · G
Blue on Black Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D · G
Blue on Black Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D · G
Blue on Black Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D · G
Blue on Black Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D · G
Blue on Black Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A
E – D
E – A
E – D
E – A
E – D
Chorus
E – A
E – D – G
E – A – E
D – G – E
Verse 2
E – A
E – D
E – A
E – D
E – A
E – D
Chorus
E – A
E – D – G
E – A – E
D – G – E
Bridge
D – G (×4)
Chorus
E – A
E – D – G
E – A – E
D – G – E
Outro
E – A
E – D – G
E – A – E
D – G – E
E – A
E – D – G
E – A – E
D – G – E
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.