Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Many Shades Of Black

Chords

4.610 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Standard Tuning EADGBe 
Her cover of the Raconteurs track. It features the same instrumental track. 
Including Jack White's solo and backing vocals I believe. 
Great karaoke performance. 
Intro:
Gm(x5)Am  Bb  Am  
Gm  Am Bb  C
Verse 1:
CGo ahead, go ahead and sFmash it on the floorG  
ATake whatevers left and take it wDmith you out the door
GSee if I cry, see if I shed a Csingle sorry tear
AI can't say that its been great, no in fact its been a Dmwasted Eworried FyearA  
Chorus 1:
EbAnd everybody Fsees, and BbeveryoAmne agrGmees
CmThat you and I are Fwrong, and its Gmbeen that way too Dlong
EbTake it as it Fcomes, and be Bbthankful when Amits Gmdone
CmTheres so many ways to Fact, 
And theres Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so Gmmany shades Amof bBblack...
Verse 2:
CLet it out, let it all out, Fsay whats on your mindG  
You can Akick and scream and shout and say things Dmthat are so unkind, yeah
GSee if I care, see if I stand Cfirm or if I fall
Cause in the Aback of mind, and on the tip of my tongue
Is the Dmanswer Eto it FalAl
Chorus 2:
EbAnd everybody Fsees, and BbeveryoAmne agrGmees
CmThat you and I are Fwrong, and its Gmbeen that way too Dlong
EbTake it as it Fcomes, and be Bbthankful when Amits Gmdone
CmTheres so many ways to Fact, 
And theres Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so Gmmany shades Amof bBblack...
{Guitar Solo}
Chorus 3/Outro:
EbAnd everybody Fsees, and BbeveryoAmne Gmagrees
CmThat you and I are Fwrong, and its Gmbeen that way too Dlong
EbTake it as it Fcomes, and be Bbthankful when Amits Gmdone
CmTheres so many ways to Fact
And you Gmcannot take Amit bBback...
No you cGmannot take Amit bBback
Yes theres Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so mGmany shades Amof bBblack
Yea theres Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Yea theres Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Yea theres Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
Theres so Gmmany shades Amof bBblack
C
(end)

All chords in this song (12)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Many Shades Of Black

by Adele

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Standard Tuning EADGBe

Her cover of the Raconteurs track. It features the same instrumental track.

Including Jack White's solo and backing vocals I believe.

Great karaoke performance.

Intro:

Gm Am Bb Am

(x5)

Gm Am Bb C

Verse 1:

C F G

Go ahead, go ahead and smash it on the floor

A Dm

Take whatevers left and take it with you out the door

G C

See if I cry, see if I shed a single sorry tear

A Dm E F A

I can't say that its been great, no in fact its been a wasted worried year

Chorus 1:

Eb F Bb Am Gm

And everybody sees, and everyone agrees

Cm F Gm D

That you and I are wrong, and its been that way too long

Eb F Bb Am Gm

Take it as it comes, 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...

Verse 2:

C F G

Let it out, let it all out, say whats on your mind

A Dm

You can kick and scream and shout and say things that are so unkind, yeah

G C

See if I care, see if I stand firm or if I fall

Cause in the back of mind, and on the tip of my tongue

Dm E F A

Is the answer to it all

Chorus 2:

Eb F Bb Am Gm

And everybody sees, and everyone agrees

Cm F Gm D

That you and I are wrong, and its been that way too long

Eb F Bb Am Gm

Take it as it comes, 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...

{Guitar Solo}

Chorus 3/Outro:

Eb F Bb Am Gm

And everybody sees, and everyone agrees

Cm F Gm D

That you and I are wrong, and its been that way too long

Eb F Bb Am Gm

Take it as it comes, 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

(end)

About Many Shades Of Black Chords by Adele

Learn how to play Many Shades Of Black by Adele with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Many Shades Of Black chords”, “Many Shades Of Black guitar chords”, or “Adele Many Shades Of Black 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 Many Shades Of Black chords and for experienced players who want accurate Many Shades Of Black lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gm, Am, Bb, C, F, G.

FAQ — Many Shades Of Black by Adele

How do I play "Many Shades Of Black" by Adele on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Many Shades Of Black" by Adele on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Many Shades Of Black" by Adele free?

Yes. The chords for "Many Shades Of Black" by Adele are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Many Shades Of Black" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Many Shades Of Black" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Many Shades Of Black"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Many Shades Of Black" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Many Shades Of Black" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Many Shades Of Black" in?

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