Black Summer

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Summer: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Black Summer" 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 Summer Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Red Hot Chili Peppers

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 Summer" smoothly on your guitar.

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   D#m         F#
A lazy rain am I
     C#          G#   D#m
The skies refuse to cry
    G#m              D#m              F# C#
Cremation takes its piece of your supply
     D#m                   F#
The night is dressed like noon
   C#      G#       D#m
A sailor spoke too soon
     G#m            D#m             F#  C#
And China's on the dark side of the moon
(Hear me now)

Platypus are a few, the secret life of Roo
A personality I never knew (Get it on)
My Greta weighs a ton, the archers on the run
And no one stands alone behind the sun

Chorus:
      B           F#           C#          D#
It's been a long time since I made a new friend
 F#          G#           D#
Waitin' on another black summer to end
      B           F#           C#         D#
It's been a long time and you never know when
 C#          G#           D#
Waitin' on another black summer to end

Crack the flaming whip,
a-sailin' on a censorship
Riding on a headless horse to make the trip

Chorus:
Been a long time since I made a new friend
Waitin' on another black summer to end
It's been a long time and you never know when
Waitin' on another black summer to end

           G#m                D#m
I've been waitin', I've been waitin'
 C#                       G#
Waitin' on another black summer to end
           D#m                F#
I've been waitin', I've been waitin'
 C#                       D#m
Waitin' on another black summer to end
           G#m                D#m
I've been waitin', I've been waitin'
 C#                                  G# D#m
Waitin' on another black summer to end


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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 Summer" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Black Summer" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Summer: Guitar Chords

Learn Black Summer Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Red Hot Chili Peppers

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