ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Black Balloon

tune Acoustic Version
The Kills verified
Key: F#
110 BPM
Standard
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open F# chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key F# (F# Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 8 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative Dance
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Black Balloon by The Kills is played in the key of F#. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: F#5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C#5 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti C#b5 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
♯IV – ♭VI – I – VI – ♭VII – V – ♭II
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
C D F#5 Ebb5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
E5 C#5 C#b5 G

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key F# Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F# Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of F# without a capo.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family F#

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of F#. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I F# Tonic
ii G#m Supertonic
iii A#m Mediant
IV B Subdominant
V C# Dominant
vi D#m Submediant
vii° Fdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F# • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ♯IV – ♭VI – I – VI – ♭VII – V – ♭II • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Black Balloon

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Black Balloon (The Kills)?

To play the Easy Chords for Black Balloon, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Black Balloon?

The original recording key for Black Balloon by The Kills is F#. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Black Balloon - The Kills

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Black Balloon by The Kills on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Black Balloon expand_less

More Songs by The Kills verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from The Kills.

View All (19 Songs)

Monkey

KEY E

The Kills

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Wild Charms

KEY D

The Kills

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Alphabet Pony

KEY EB

The Kills

Beginner
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Hook And Line

KEY C

The Kills

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Siberian Nights

KEY AM

The Kills

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Future Starts Slow

KEY D

The Kills

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Alternative Dance Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Alternative Dance that are frequently played.

Explore Alternative Dance

V.A.L.I.S. Bloc Party

KEY E

Bloc Party feat. Bloc Party

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Young Folks

KEY F

Peter Bjorn And John

Easy
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Genghis Khan

KEY C

Miike Snow

Easy
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Late Night - Solomun Remix

KEY F

Foals

Medium
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Shooting Stars

KEY E

Bag Raiders

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

Brazilian Soul

KEY A#M

The Knocks feat. The Knocks, Sofi Tukker

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Fire

61% Match

Sara Bareilles

insights 6 Identical Chords (A, C, Am) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Who

61% Match

Jimin

insights 6 Identical Chords (A, C, Am) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Prime Time

58% Match

The Tubes

insights 6 Identical Chords (A, C, Am) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Tania

58% Match

Anang

insights 6 Identical Chords (A, Am, G) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Water

57% Match

Jack Garratt

insights 5 Identical Chords (C, Am, G) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Louder Than Your Love

56% Match

Andy Black

insights 6 Identical Chords (A, C, Am) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (♯IV – ♭VI – I – VI – ♭VII – V – ♭II), key (F#), and fingerings.