Black Chords
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Chords in this song
Chords for Black by Pearl Jam. The estimated core chords are Em, C, D, E. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Black
The automatically estimated key is Em; check it against the recording before playing along.
Estimated difficulty: Beginner — all 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.
Estimated core chords
Chord progression through the song
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Frequently asked
What key is Black in?
Black by Pearl Jam has an automatically estimated key of Em, at around 139 BPM.
What chords do I need for Black?
The automatically estimated core chords are Em, C, D, E.
Is Black good for beginners?
Based on the automatic chord estimate: Beginner. All 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.