[Intro] | Dm Dm | [Verse 1] Dm F A lazy rain am I C G Dm The skies refuse to cry Gm Dm Cremation takes its piece of your C/E F C sup---ply Dm F The night is dressed like noon C G Dm A sailor spoke too soon Gm Dm C/E And China's on the dark side of the F C moon (Hit me now) [Instrumental] | A# F/A | C D | | F G | D | [Verse 2] Dm F Platypus are a few C G Dm The secret life of Roo Gm Dm C/E A personality I never F C knew (Get it on) Dm F My crater weighs a ton C G Dm The archer's on the run Gm Dm And no one stands alone C/E F D/F# behind the sun [Chorus] A# F/A It's been a long time C D since I made a nеw friend F G D Waitin' on another black summer to end A# F/A It's been a long timе and you C D never know when C G D Waitin' on another black summer to end [Solo] | Dm | F | C G | Dm | | Gm | Dm C/E | F | C | | Dm | F | C G | Dm | | Gm | Dm C/E | F | F | | D/F# | D/F# | [Bridge] Dm F Crack the flaming whip C G Dm Are sailin' on our censorship Gm Dm Riding on a headless horse C/E F C to make the trip [Chorus] A# F/A C D Been a long time since I made a nеw friend F G D Waitin' on another black summer to end A# F/A It's been a long timе and you C D never know when C G D Waitin' on another black summer to end [Instrumental] | Dm | F | C | Dm | [Outro] Gm Dm I've been waitin', I've been waitin' C G Waitin' on another black summer to end Dm F I've been waitin', I've been waitin' C Dm Waitin' on another black summer to end Gm Dm I've been waitin', I've been waitin' C G Dm Waitin' on another black summer to end
On the 4th of February 2022, the track was released, produced by Rick Rubin for the album “Unlimited Love“. The key of the track is on F# major, to simplify the chords use a Capo on the 1st fret.

Track Info
- Song: Black Summer
- Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Written by Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante & Chad Smith
- Produced by Rick Rubin
- Album: Unlimited Love
- Released Date: 4 February 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Ebm
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: F, G, Gm, Bb, C, C/E, D, Dm, D/F#, F/A
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU | D D DUDU D
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| F – 133211 G – 320003 Gm – 355333 Bb – x13331 C – x32010 C/E – 032010 D – xx0232 Dm – xx0231 D/F# – 254232 F/A – x03211 | F – 2010 G – 0232 Gm – 0231 Bb – 3211 C – 0003 C/E – 0003 D – 2220 Dm – 2210 D/F# – 2220 F/A – 2010 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Black Summer chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers (ver.2) in?
Black Summer chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers (ver.2) is in the key of Ebm.
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What chords do I need for Black Summer chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers (ver.2)?
You need F, G, Gm, Bb, C, C/E, D, Dm, D/F#, F/A to play Black Summer chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers (ver.2).
Do I need a capo for Black Summer chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers (ver.2)?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Black Summer chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers (ver.2).
How hard is Black Summer chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers (ver.2) to play on guitar?
Black Summer chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers (ver.2) is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.