The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black

Here's how to play Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones!

Beginners can learn a simple version of the riff and basic chords by following the tutorial video. More intermediate players can learn the riff accurate to the original recording and add more strumming content, which is all covered towards the end of the tutorial video.

This song is in standard tuning with a capo at 2nd fret. Therefore, the chords we're playing are in the key of D minor, but the capo 2nd fret puts the sound of these chords in the key of E minor.

Melody - fretboard notes

Blue = Melody notes and names. Grey = Capo 2nd fret

Paint It Black - original recording

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