Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Gm, Am, Bb, C, F, G, A, Dm, E, Eb, Cm, D
[Intro] Gm Am Bb Am Gm Am Bb Am Gm Am Bb Am Gm Am Bb Am Gm Am Bb Am Gm Am Bb C [Verse] C Go ahead, go ahead and F G smash it on the floor A Take whatevers left and Dm take it with you out the door G See if I cry, see if C I shed a single sorry tear A I can't say that its been great, no in fact Dm E F A its been a wasted worried year [Chorus] Eb F And everybody sees, and Bb Am Gm everyone agrees Cm F That you and I are wrong, and Gm D its been that way too long Eb F Take it as it comes, and Bb Am Gm be thankful when its done Cm F Theres so many ways to act, Gm Am Bb And theres many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black... [Verse] C Let it out, let it all out, F G say whats on your mind A You can kick and scream and shout and Dm say things that are so unkind, yeah G See if I care, see if C I stand firm or if I fall A Cause in the back of mind, and on the tip of my tongue Dm E F A Is the answer to it all [Chorus] Eb F And everybody sees, Bb Am Gm and everyone agrees Cm F That you and I are wrong, and Gm D its been that way too long Eb F Take it as it comes, Bb Am Gm and be thankful when its done Cm F Theres so many ways to act, Gm Am Bb And theres many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black... [Chorus] Eb F And everybody sees, Bb Am Gm and everyone agrees Cm F That you and I are wrong, and Gm D its been that way too long Eb F Take it as it comes, Bb Am Gm and be thankful when its done Cm F Theres so many ways to act Gm Am Bb And you cannot take it back... Gm Am Bb No you cannot take it back Gm Am Bb Yes theres many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black Gm Am Bb Yea theres many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black Gm Am Bb Yea theres many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black Gm Am Bb Yea theres many shades of black Gm Am Bb Theres so many shades of black C
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 28th of January 2008, the track was released. The track was written by Brendan Benson & Jack White.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Chords: Gm, Am, Bb, C, F, G, A, Dm, E, Eb, Cm, D
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song:Many Shades Of Black
- Artist: Adele
- Written by Brendan Benson & Jack White
- Featuring The Raconteurs
- Produced by Brendan Benson, Jack White & Tom Elmhurst
- Album: Adele
- Released Date: 28th January 2008
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for Many Shades Of Black?
You need Gm, Am, Bb, C, F, G, A, Dm, E, Eb, Cm, D to play Many Shades Of Black by Adele.
Do I need a capo for Many Shades Of Black?
No capo is needed to play Many Shades Of Black by Adele.
How hard is Many Shades Of Black to play on guitar?
Many Shades Of Black by Adele is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.