Learn to play "Black Flies" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Cm Black flies on the windowsill That we are That we are G# That we are to know Cm Winter stole summer's thrill G# And the river's cracked and cold Cm See the sky is no man's land G# A darkened plume to stay Cm Hope here needs a humble hand G# Not a fox found in your place Chorus: Cm A# G# No man is an island, this I know But can't you see? Cm A# G# Maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone Black flies on the windowsill That we are That we are That we are to hold Comfort came against my will And every story must grow old Still I'll be a traveler A gypsy's reins to face But the road is wearier With that fool found in your place Chorus - x2 So here we are And I don't wanna beg your pardon And I don't wanna ask you why But if I was to go my own way Would I have to pass you by? And I don't wanna beg your pardon And I don't wanna ask you why But if I was to go my own way Would I have to pass you by? You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA# Cm G# Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Black Flies" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Black Flies" by Ben Howard.