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Black Mamba

The Academy Is...

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Black Mamba by The Academy Is... in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2000s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Dm F C A#

Verse
DmWe've Got One Chance To Break Out
FAnd We Need It Now
'Cause I'm CSick And Tired Of Waiting
A#Sick Of This Fucking Apartment
DmLove Me, Or Leave Me, Or Rip Me Apart
This Is The FVoice That I Was Given And
If You Don't Like It Take A CLong Walk
Off Of The Shortest Pier You Can Find
A#And I'll Be Singing It Out
I'll Be Singing

Pre-chorus
A#Oh, Mr. Magazine
AmNever Wrote One Single Thing For You
A#Or Your So-Called Music Scene
F/AYou Don't Mean A Thing To Me

Chorus
DmPick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
It's What CYou Wanted
DmPick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
And YouC Need It DmToo
Pick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
It's What CYou Wanted
DmPick A#It Up, Pick ICt Up

A#

Verse
DmWhen They Review The Debut
FWhat If The Critics Hate You?
CDon't Worry 'Cause We Might Just Catch Somebody
A#Off Their Feet
Well They Can DmLove It Or Leave It, Or Rip It Apart
We're FLiving What We're Singing
So I Guess That's A Step In The CRight Direction
Clever Composition And The A#Honesty, Honesty

Pre-chorus
A#Oh, Mr. Magazine
AmNever Wrote One Single Thing For You
A#Or Your So-Called Music Scene
F/AYou Both Mean Shit To Me

Chorus
DmPick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
It's What CYou Wanted
DmPick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
And YouC Need It DmToo
Pick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
It's What CYou Wanted
DmPick A#It Up, Pick ICt Up

A#

Post-chorus
DmSo Save A#Your Breath And TChe Money You Spent
DmGo Work A#In Retail And CSpare The Suspense
DmJustA# Don't Take CChances On DmAnyA#thing At AlCl
Anything At All

A#

Bridge
DmSo Afraid Of A#Anything That May CNot Come That Easy
DmToo Afraid Of A#Anything You May CNot Have Seen Before
DmSo Afraid Of A#Anything That May CNot Come That Easy
DmToo Afraid Of A#Anything That MCay Not

Chorus
DmPick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
It's What CYou Wanted
DmPick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
And YouC Need It Too
DmPick A#It Up, Pick IA#t Up
It's What CYou Wanted
DmPick A#It Up, Pick ICt Up

Post-chorus
DmSo Save A#Your Breath And TChe Money You Spent
DmGo Work A#In Retail And CSpare The Suspense
DmJustA# Don't Take CChances On DmAnyA#thing At AlCl
Anything At All

DmSo Save A#Your Breath And TChe Money You Spent
DmGo Work A#In Retail And CSpare The Suspense
DmJustA# Don't Take CChances On DmAnyA#thing At AlCl
Anything At All

Outro
A#
Also available in: Bm (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Black Mamba?

The chords for Black Mamba are: Dm, F, C, A#, Am, F/A

What is the original key of Black Mamba?

The original key is Bm.

What is the difficulty of playing Black Mamba?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Black Mamba in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Black Mamba be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Black Mamba on ukulele?

Chord Black Mamba can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Black Mamba?

Black Mamba uses 6 chords: Dm, F, C, A#, Am, F/A

What is the easiest way to play Black Mamba?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Black Mamba released in?

Black Mamba was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Black Mamba?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Black Mamba to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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