Black Magic Woman Ukulele Chords – Santana. This song uses the chords: Dmin7, Gmin7, A7, A7#9. You can change the key for free, as needed.
Black Magic Woman Ukulele Chords – Santana
VERSE 1:
Got a black magic Dmin7woman got a black magic A7woman
I got a Dmin7black magic woman got me so blind I can’t Gminsee
That she’s a Dmin7black magic woman
She’s A7tryin’ to make a Devil out of Dmin7me
VERSE 2:
Don’t turn your back on me Dmin7baby don’t turn your back on me A7#9baby
Yes, don’t turn your Dmin7back on me baby
Stop messin’ ’round with your Gmin7tricks
Don’t turn your Dmin7back on me baby
You A7#9just might pick up my magic Dmin7sticks
[Verse 3] Got your spell on me Dmin7babyGot your spell on me A7baby
Yes, you got your Dmin7spell on me baby
Turnin’ my heart into Gmin7stone
I Dmin7need you so bad A7#9magic woman
I can’t leave you aDmin7lone
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“Black Magic Woman” History:
Here’s a detailed look at “Black Magic Woman” — the song, its history, meaning, and why the Santana version became iconic.
Basic Facts
- “Black Magic Woman” was written by Peter Green, a founding member of Fleetwood Mac.
- Fleetwood Mac released it as a single in 1968.
- Santana covered it, releasing their version in 1970, as part of the album Abraxas.
Chart Performance & Impact
- Santana’s version reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
- The song helped Abraxas become a major success, contributing to its sales and fame.
- For Santana, it has become one of their signature tracks — one of the songs people most immediately associate with the band.
Composition & Style Differences
- The original by Fleetwood Mac is more rooted in blues-rock, relatively straightforward in instrumentation: guitars, bass, drums, vocals.
- Santana’s version introduces several additional elements:
- Latin percussion (congas, timbales, etc.)
- Organ/electric piano (“Hammond B3”) contributions from Gregg Rolie.
- A medley structure: Santana’s take includes “Gypsy Queen”, an instrumental by Gábor Szabó, which serves as an intro and also bookends the song in extended version.
Meaning & Lyrics
- Peter Green, in writing the original, was inspired by his former girlfriend, Sandra Elsdon, whom he nicknamed “Magic Mama.”
- The lyrics use “black magic woman” metaphorically: the subject has a kind of enchanting or bewitching effect on the narrator, almost supernatural, drawing him in deeply.
- In Santana’s version, that sense of mystique is amplified by the instrumentation and rhythm changes — creating a mood more sensual, more atmospheric.
Legacy & Interesting Tidbits
- Even though Fleetwood Mac originated it, Santana’s version is much more widely known, especially in the U.S.
- Carlos Santana has said that the first time they played the song (in soundcheck) left a strong impression — he thought of combining blues influences (Otis Rush etc.) with Latin rhythm.
- The song shows how a cover can reinterpret and transform original material — by adding new rhythms, blending genres (blues, rock, Latin, jazz) — and still retain the core emotional power.
