Paranoid Chords
“Paranoid” by Gus Black guitar chords: in the key of Em with the chords Em, C, Dsus2 and G. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Paranoid
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About Paranoid
“Paranoid” by Gus Black is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Em, C, Dsus2, G, D and G/D — with the progression centred on Em, C and Dsus2. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Paranoid — FAQ
What key is “Paranoid” in?
“Paranoid” by Gus Black is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Paranoid”?
“Paranoid” uses 6 chords: Em, C, Dsus2, G, D and G/D.
Is “Paranoid” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Paranoid” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Paranoid”?
“Paranoid” is performed by Gus Black.
Is there a play-along video for “Paranoid”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Paranoid”?
“Paranoid” is categorised as Pop.
