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Black Messiah chords by
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
A
A

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F#m
F#m
2

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E
E

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Everybody got the right

to speak their mind
G
G

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So don't shoot me
D
D

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for saying mine
F#
F#
2

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Everybody talking about
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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racial equality
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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'Cause everybody's equal in
Bm
Bm
2

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G

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the good Lord's eyes
D
D

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A
A

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But if I told you that God was black
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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What would you think of that
D
D

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I bet you wouldn't
A
A

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D
D

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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believe it
Verse 2
Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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There's a self made prophet
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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living right next to me
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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He said the Black Messiah's gonna come
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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and set the whole world free
D
D

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A
A

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He looked at me with his evil
Bm
Bm
2

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G
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eye and prophesied
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D

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A
A

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D
D

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E
E

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And he really believed it
F#
F#
2

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He said a Black
Verse 3
Bm
Bm
2

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Messiah is
F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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gonna set the world on fire
D
D

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A
A

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And he's no liar,
D
D

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''cause he has truly heard the word
F#
F#
2

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Everybody talking about racial
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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equality
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D

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F#
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2

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But I'm the only honky living
Bm
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2

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G
G

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on an all black street
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D

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A
A

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They knock me down ''cause they
Bm
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A

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brown and I white
Verse 4
E
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Everybody got the right to speak their mind
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D
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F#
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2

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Bm
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So don't shoot me for saying mine
G
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D
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F#
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Bm
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F#
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Everyobody talking about
Bm
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G
G

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racial equality
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F#
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2

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You hear everybody talking
Bm
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G
G

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about equal rights
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D

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But white's white,
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Bm
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2

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G
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black's black and that's that
D
D

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And that's the way
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D

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E
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you should leave it
Fdim
Fdim
3

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F#
F#
2

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Don't want no
Verse 5
Bm
Bm
2

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Black Messiah to
F#
F#
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Bm
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2

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come and set the world on fire
D
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A
A

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A Black Messiah is gonna
F#
F#
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A
A

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come and rule the world
D
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F#
F#
2

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Everybody got to show
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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a little give and take
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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Everybody got to live
Bm
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G
G

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with a little less hate
D
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A
A

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Everybody gotta work it out,
Bm
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A
A

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we gotta sort it out
E
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Everbody got the right to speak their mind
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So don't shoot me for saying mine
Outro 1
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  • A

  • F#m

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  • E

  • G

  • D

  • F#

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • Fdim

    3

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Black Messiah?

The original key of Black Messiah by The Kinks is F major.

What are the main chords for Black Messiah?

The primary chords used in Black Messiah are C, Am, G, Bb, F, A.

Do I need a capo to play Black Messiah?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Black Messiah beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Am, G, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Black Messiah?

The tempo of Black Messiah is approximately 82 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Black Messiah?

You can easily change the key of Black Messiah using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Black Messiah?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Black Messiah. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Black Messiah?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Kinks.

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