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Black Celebration

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[Intro]
Dm F Gm F Em  Dm F Gm F Em
[Chorus]
Let's have a Dmblack celebrationF  
GmBlack CelebrationF  Em  
ToniDmght
[Transition]
Dm F Gm F Em
[Verse]
To celeDmbrate the fact
That we've Fseen the back
Of aGmnother black Bbday
[Transition]
Dm F Gm F Em
[Verse]
I Dmlook to you
How you Fcarry on
When all Gmhope is gone
Can't you FseeEm  
[Verse]
Your Dmoptimistic eyes
Seem like Fparadise
To Gmsomeone like
FMeEm  
[Pre-Chorus]
I want to Bbtake you In my arms
ForCgetting all I couldn't do toDmday
[Chorus]
Black CelebrationF  
GmBlack CelebrationF  
EmTonigDmht
[Transition]
Dm F  Gm   F  Em
[Verse]
To celeDmbrate the fact
That we've Fseen the back
Of aGmnother black dBbay
[Transition]
Dm F Gm F Em
[Verse]
I lDmook to you
And your sFtrong belief
Me, I wGmant relief
ToFnighEmt
[Verse]
CDmonsolation
I wFant so much
Want to fGmeel your touch
TonFighEmt
[Pre-Chorus]
BbTake me in your arms
ForgCetting all you couldn't do tDmoday
[Chorus]
Black CelebrationF  
GmBlack CelebrationF  
EmTonigDmht
Black Celebration  FIll drink to that
GmBlack CelebrationF  
EmTonigDmht
Black Celebration  FIll drink to that
GmBlack CelebrationF  
EmTonigDmht

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Black Celebration

by Depeche Mode

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Dm F Gm F Em Dm F Gm F Em

[Chorus]

Dm F

Let's have a black celebration

Gm F Em

Black Celebration

Tonight

[Transition]

Dm F Gm F Em

[Verse]

To celebrate the fact

That we've seen the back

Gm Bb

Of another black day

[Transition]

Dm F Gm F Em

[Verse]

I look to you

How you carry on

When all hope is gone

F Em

Can't you see

[Verse]

Your optimistic eyes

Seem like paradise

To someone like

F Em

[Pre-Chorus]

I want to take you In my arms

C Dm

Forgetting all I couldn't do today

[Chorus]

Black Celebration

Gm F

Black Celebration

Em Dm

Tonight

[Transition]

Dm F Gm F Em

[Verse]

To celebrate the fact

That we've seen the back

Gm Bb

Of another black day

[Transition]

Dm F Gm F Em

[Verse]

I look to you

And your strong belief

Me, I want relief

F Em

Tonight

[Verse]

Consolation

I want so much

Want to feel your touch

F Em

Tonight

[Pre-Chorus]

Take me in your arms

C Dm

Forgetting all you couldn't do today

[Chorus]

Black Celebration

Gm F

Black Celebration

Em Dm

Tonight

Black Celebration Ill drink to that

Gm F

Black Celebration

Em Dm

Tonight

Black Celebration Ill drink to that

Gm F

Black Celebration

Em Dm

Tonight

About Black Celebration Chords by Depeche Mode

Learn how to play Black Celebration by Depeche Mode with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Black Celebration chords”, “Black Celebration guitar chords”, or “Depeche Mode Black Celebration chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Black Celebration chords and for experienced players who want accurate Black Celebration lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, F, Gm, Em, Bb, C.

FAQ — Black Celebration by Depeche Mode

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Is "Black Celebration" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Black Celebration" by Depeche Mode with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Depeche Mode below.

What key is "Black Celebration" in?

The chords for "Black Celebration" show the original chord names (including Dm, F, Gm, Em, Bb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.