Now playing

Old Black Magic

Chords

4.638 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Em  Em  Em  Em
[Verse 1]
EmTrue love to true love and rust to rust
I C/Glet the others cast stones while I drew in the dust
I Dtried to be a good man, something changes in the wind
I got that Emold black magic rolling in
[Verse 2]
EmWave upon wave now here come the dreams
And I C/Gcan't see the lighthouse and the lighthouse can't scream
DDon't you know I need you so bad, tell me where the hell you been
I got that Emold black magic rolling in
C/GRolling rolling Drolling rolling inEm  
[Verse 3]
I Emcan't sleep for crying, I cry all the time
C/GEverybody's got an angel and I got mine
DWings of a crow overshadowin'
I got that Emold black magic rolling in
C/GRolling rolling Drolling rolling inEm  
[Interlude]
G  B7  Em
G  B7  Em
G  B7  Em
G  B7  Em
[Bridge]
AmI know the way it goes down, it's all in my head
I Emfeel it rising from its unmarked bed
AmSure not the devil, Dsure not his friend
But EmI know for sure what's rolling in
C/G  D  Em
C/G  D  Em
[Verse 4]
EmYou never asked for fire, you already were a thief
So C/GI knew you'd be with me when I need you to be
DSteal my soul, honey, keep it for me when
I got thEmat old black magic rolling in
C/GRolling rolling Drolling rolling inEm  
[Verse 5]
EmThere was a time I knew ya, you knew me
C/GThere was nothing in between us, far as we could see
DDon't you know I need my true love, my truest friend
I got that Emold black magic rolling in
C/GRolling rolling Drolling rolling inEm  
[Outro]
C/GRolling rolling Drolling rolling inEm  
G  B7  Em
G  B7  Em
G  B7  Em
G  B7  Em
C/G  D  Em
C/G  D  Em
C/G  D  Em
C/G  D  Em
C/G  D  Em

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Old Black Magic

by Josh Ritter

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/G

[Intro]

Em Em Em Em

[Verse 1]

True love to true love and rust to rust

C/G

I let the others cast stones while I drew in the dust

I tried to be a good man, something changes in the wind

I got that old black magic rolling in

[Verse 2]

Wave upon wave now here come the dreams

C/G

And I can't see the lighthouse and the lighthouse can't scream

Don't you know I need you so bad, tell me where the hell you been

I got that old black magic rolling in

C/G D Em

Rolling rolling rolling rolling in

[Verse 3]

I can't sleep for crying, I cry all the time

C/G

Everybody's got an angel and I got mine

Wings of a crow overshadowin'

I got that old black magic rolling in

C/G D Em

Rolling rolling rolling rolling in

[Interlude]

G B7 Em

[Bridge]

I know the way it goes down, it's all in my head

I feel it rising from its unmarked bed

Am D

Sure not the devil, sure not his friend

But I know for sure what's rolling in

C/G D Em

[Verse 4]

You never asked for fire, you already were a thief

C/G

So I knew you'd be with me when I need you to be

Steal my soul, honey, keep it for me when

I got that old black magic rolling in

C/G D Em

Rolling rolling rolling rolling in

[Verse 5]

There was a time I knew ya, you knew me

C/G

There was nothing in between us, far as we could see

Don't you know I need my true love, my truest friend

I got that old black magic rolling in

C/G D Em

Rolling rolling rolling rolling in

[Outro]

C/G D Em

Rolling rolling rolling rolling in

G B7 Em

C/G D Em

About Old Black Magic Chords by Josh Ritter

Learn how to play Old Black Magic by Josh Ritter with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Black Magic chords”, “Old Black Magic guitar chords”, or “Josh Ritter Old Black Magic 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 Old Black Magic chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Black Magic lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, C/G, D, G, B7, Am.

FAQ — Old Black Magic by Josh Ritter

How do I play "Old Black Magic" by Josh Ritter on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Old Black Magic" by Josh Ritter 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 "Old Black Magic" by Josh Ritter free?

Yes. The chords for "Old Black Magic" by Josh Ritter are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Old Black Magic" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Old Black Magic"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Old Black Magic" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Old Black Magic" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Old Black Magic" by Josh Ritter with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Josh Ritter below.

What key is "Old Black Magic" in?

The chords for "Old Black Magic" show the original chord names (including Em, C/G, D, G, B7, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.