Harmonica Tab: Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones

Learn to play Paint it Black intro by Rolling Stones on your harmonica, the tab is below.

Song facts: “Paint It Black” was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1966. The distinctive rhythm came about when Bill Wyman was playing the pedals of an organ with his fists during a recording session in an attempt to find a way to “fatten up” the bass sound.

Harmonica type: chromatic

Listen to the song:

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Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones (for chromatic harmonica)

INTRO
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