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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · C · D · Em
Pearl Jam Black Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · C · D · Em
Pearl Jam Black Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · C · D · Em
Pearl Jam Black Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · C · D · Em
Pearl Jam Black Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · C · D · Em
Pearl Jam Black Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · C · D · Em
Pearl Jam Black Chords – Harmonica
Pearl Jam’s haunting and powerful ballad about lost love and lingering memories. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Arpeggiated Feel (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a clean tone and let the chords ring out; the dynamics build from quiet introspection to a raw, emotional climax.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
B – A
E
B – A
E – B – A
Verse 2
E – B
A – E
B – A
E – B
A – E – B
A
Chorus
E – B – A
E – B
A
E – B – A (×2)
Verse 3
E – B
A – E
B – A – E – B
A
Chorus
E – B – A
E – B
A
E – B – A (×2)
Bridge
C – G
D – A
C
G
D
A
Outro
E
B – A
E – B
A
E – B – A (×4)
Practice tip: Master the quiet, arpeggiated verses before adding the strumming intensity of the choruses; focus on the emotional delivery of the final, pleading outro.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Pearl Jam Black"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, C, D and Em.
Is "Pearl Jam Black" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Pearl Jam Black" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Pearl Jam Black"?
It was written by Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, and released in 1991.