Christina Perri - Black + Blue Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]And I’ve been meaning to say this [B]to you
That my [C]heart isn’t black and [G]blue anymore
And your words don’t mean a [B]thing
When they’re [C]sung in [G]vain[B] [C] [Bm]
And [Bm]maybe I was [G]wrong
[Bm]I only remember [G]feeling so [B]alone
[chorus]
[G]This isn’t where I meant to [B]lay down
But you [C]dug this grave, fits me [G]perfectly
[G]And if you’re asking if I’m [B]over love
You’re a [C]fool to believe that you [G]gave me some
[Closing]
[G]It is been raining here like it never [B]should
And I can’t [C]help believe it’s because you’re [G]coming
If a child wants to run away and a child wants to [B]hide,
Don’t come following your [C]fantasy,
Cuz you might be surprised, she’ll [G]run right back [Bm]inside
[Bm]And maybe I was [G]wrong
[Bm]I only remember [G]feeling so [B]alone
[chorus]
[G]This isn’t where I meant to [B]lay down
But you [C]dug this grave, fits me [G]perfectly
And if you’re asking if I’m [B]over love
You’re a [C]fool to believe, you’re
a fool to believe that you [G]gave me some
How to play Black + Blue on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Christina Perri - Black + Blue on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Black + Blue uses these transitions most often: G → B (11), B → C (9), and C → G (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - B chord transition.
1. G → B chord transition
To move from G to B;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 4.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Place pinky on B string fret 4.
2. B → C chord transition
To move from B to C;
- While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. C → Bm chord transition
To move from C to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
5. Bm → G chord transition
To move from Bm to G;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
Black + Blue chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Black + Blue.
- Black + Blue includes 38 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Black + Blue contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Black + Blue connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → Bm: 4%
- G → B: 1%
After B, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).- B → C: 5%
- B → G: 3%