Key: F# · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, A, Am, C, D, D/F#, Em,G/B, E, E/G# · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] Em Em [Verse] Em G A lazy rain am I D A Em The skies refuse to cry Am Cremation takes its Em D/F# G D piece of your sup...ply Em G The night is dressed like noon D A Em A sailor spoke too soon Am And China's on the Em D/F# G D dark side of the moon (Hit me now) [Instrumental] C G/B D E G A E [Verse] Em G Platypus are a few D A Em The secret life of Roo Am Em D/F# A personality I never G D knew (Get it on) Em G My crater weighs a ton D A Em The archer's on the run Am And no one stands Em D/F# G E/G# alone behind the sun [Chorus] C G/B It's been a long time since D E I made a nеw friend G A Waitin' on another E Black summer to end C G/B It's been a long timе and D E You never know when D A Waitin' on another E Black summer to end [Solo] Em G D A Em Am Em D/F# G D Em G D A Em Am Em D/F# G G E/G# E/G# [Bridge] Em G Crack the flaming whip D A Em Are sailin' on our censorship Am Riding on a headless Em D/F# G D horse to make the trip [Chorus] C G/B Been a long time since D E I made a nеw friend G A E Waitin' on another black summer to end C G/B It's been a long timе and D E You never know when D A E Waitin' on another black summer to end [Instrumental] Em G D Em [Outro] Am I've been waitin', Em I've been waitin' D Waitin' on another A Black summer to end Em I've been waitin', G I've been waitin' D Waitin' on another Em Black summer to end Am I've been waitin', Em I've been waitin' D Waitin' on another A Em Black summer to end
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 4th of February 2022, the track was released. The track is from the album Unlimited Love. The key of the track is on F# major, to simplify the chords down tune the guitar half-step down as ( Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, Eb).

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(Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
- Key: F#
- Chords: G, A, Am, C, D, D/F#, Em,G/B, E, E/G#
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU | D D DUDU D
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| G – 320003 A – x02210 Am – x02210 C – x32010 D – xx0232 D/F# – 254232 E – 022100 Em – 022000 E/G# – 422100 G/B – x20003 | G – 0232 A – 2100 Am – 2000 C – 0003 D – 2220 D/F# – 2220 E – 1402 Em – 0402 E/G# – 1402 G/B – 0232 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Black Summer in?
Black Summer is in the key of F#.
What chords do I need for Black Summer?
You need G, A, Am, C, D, D/F#, Em,G/B, E, E/G# to play Black Summer by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Do I need a capo for Black Summer?
No capo is needed to play Black Summer by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
How hard is Black Summer to play on guitar?
Black Summer by Red Hot Chili Peppers is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.