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campfire or somethin'
Gold On The Ceiling
The Black Keys
Intro: G
G F
Down in the waves
C G
She screams again
G F
Roar at the door
C G
My mind can't take much more
(F) (E) (G)
I could never drown in
F F C C G G (F) G They wanna get my
F F C C G G (F) G They wanna get my
CHORUS
G F
Gold on the ceiling
C
I ain't blind
G
Just a matter of
G F
time before you steal it
C
It's alright
G
Ain't no guard in my house
G F
Clouds covered love's
C G
Barb-wired snare
G F
Strung up, strung out
C G
I just can't go without
(F) (E) (G)
I could never drown in
F F C C G G (F) G They wanna get my
F F C C G G (F) G They wanna get my
CHORUS
G F
Gold on the ceiling
C
I ain't blind
G
Just a matter of
G F
time before you steal it
C
It's alright
G
Ain't no guard in my house
[x2]
Other versions of this song
- Gold On The Ceiling (Tabs)
- Gold On The Ceiling (Ver2) (Tabs)
- Gold On The Ceiling (Ver3) (Tabs)
Song History
Last Updated: September 10, 2025