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Black Soul

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[Intro]
G#m
[Verse 1]
G#m
Who's the victim now?
G#m
Stand up and take a bow, a bow
G#m
Face right, face left
G#m
Face everyone you disrespect
G#m
So who's the asshole now?
G#m
Holier-than-thou, you're not
G#m
'Cause baby's got a black soul
G#m
Got a black soul, got a black soul
[Pre-Chorus]
Eb
You made a mess of your life
Eb
And you've been burned once or twice
Eb
Now you play roulette with a water gun
[Chorus]
     Eb
Wake up
B
Pull yourself together
      Eb
Speak up
B
'Cause no one heard your name
Eb
Erupt
B
It's better late than never
G#                F#
And it might take forever
   E            F#
To put you back together
[Post-Chorus]
G#m
Face right, face left
G#m
Face everyone you disrespect
[Verse 2]
G#m
Now they're on their feet
G#m
To watch you double down hard, and take it too far
G#m
And you know you're in too deep
G#m
'Cause you're runnin' out of time and you're talkin' in your sleep
G#m
Baby's got a black soul
G#m
Baby's got no control
G#m
Baby's got a black soul
G#m
Got a black soul, got a black soul
[Pre-Chorus]
Eb
You made a mess of your life
Eb
And you've been buried alive
Eb
Now you play roulette with a water gun
[Chorus]
     Eb
Wake up
B
Pull yourself together
      Eb
Speak up
B
'Cause no one heard your name
Eb
Erupt
B
It's better late than never
G#                F#
And it might take forever
   E            F#
To put you back together
[Solo]
G#m
[Post Solo]
Eb  B
Ohhh
Eb  B
Ohhh
[Chorus]
     Eb
Wake up
B
Pull yourself together
      Eb
Speak up
B
'Cause no one heard your name
Eb
Erupt
B
It's better late than never
G#                  F#
And it might take forever...
[Outro]
     Eb
Wake up
B
Pull yourself together
      Eb
Speak up
B
'Cause no one heard your name
Eb
Erupt
B
It's better late than never
G#                F#
And it might take forever
   E            F#
To put you back together

Black Soul chords and lyrics

Free chords for Black Soul by Shinedown. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
G#m
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Solo]
G#m
[Post Solo]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Black Soul Chords by Shinedown

Learn how to play Black Soul by Shinedown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Black Soul chords”, “Black Soul guitar chords”, or “Shinedown Black Soul 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 Soul chords and for experienced players who want accurate Black Soul lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G#m, Eb, B, G#, F#, E.

Frequently asked questions about Black Soul

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Can I transpose "Black Soul" to a different key?

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

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

Is "Black Soul" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Black Soul" in?

The chords for "Black Soul" show the original chord names (including G#m, Eb, B, G#, F#, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.