Frank Black - When the Paint Grows Darker Still: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "When the Paint Grows Darker Still" 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 When the Paint Grows Darker Still Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Frank Black

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 "When the Paint Grows Darker Still" smoothly on your guitar.

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Am B Dm Am I am just a weary singer Am B Dm E Moving through this world of ills Am B Dm Am Hark the choir of predecessors E G C When the paint grows darker still Once I found a golden trumpet In the mash of an old landfill Now I play for the spirits When the paint grows darker still Chorus: F G C A# Winter waited in my garden F G C G When the sun did refuse to shine F G C A# Honeybees all in a slumber F G C G Skies filled up the sea F G C G Falling down on me Winter waited in my garden When the sun did refuse to shine Honeybees are in a slumber Skies filled up the sea Falling down on me See his eyes turn to stained glass Head to toe in a black roadkill Here I am for your judgement When the paint grows darker still When the paint grows darker still When the paint grows darker still You can simplify chords by removing barre

Transpose -+Reset Font Size -+Reset Simplify chords by removing barre Guitar Chord Diagrams Am A# C Dm E F G B 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 "When the Paint Grows Darker Still" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "When the Paint Grows Darker Still" by Frank Black.