Black Flies

Ben Howard - Black Flies: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Black Flies" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Black Flies Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Ben Howard

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Black Flies" smoothly on your guitar.

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                   Cm
Black flies on the windowsill
That we are
That we are
                G#
That we are to know
                        Cm
Winter stole summer's thrill
                 G#
And the river's cracked and cold
               Cm
See the sky is no man's land
            G#
A darkened plume to stay
                   Cm
Hope here needs a humble hand
                G#
Not a fox found in your place

Chorus:
Cm           A#              G#
No man is an island, this I know
But can't you see?
Cm                 A#                       G#
Maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone

Black flies on the windowsill
That we are
That we are
That we are to hold
Comfort came against my will
And every story must grow old
Still I'll be a traveler
A gypsy's reins to face
But the road is wearier
With that fool found in your place

Chorus - x2

So here we are

And I don't wanna beg your pardon
And I don't wanna ask you why
But if I was to go my own way
Would I have to pass you by?
And I don't wanna beg your pardon
And I don't wanna ask you why
But if I was to go my own way
Would I have to pass you by?



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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Black Flies" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Black Flies" by Ben Howard.

Ben Howard - Black Flies: Guitar Chords

Learn Black Flies Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Ben Howard

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