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My Thirty Thousand chords by
Billy Bragg And Wilco
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Key: G major
Verse 1
G
G

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Paul Robeson, he's the man
C
C

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That faced the Ku Klux Klan
G
G

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On hollow grove's golfing ground
D
D

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His words come sounding
Verse 2
G
G

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And all around him there
C
C

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To jump and clap and cheer
G
G

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I sent the be_ st I had, the best I had
D
D

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G
G

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My thirty thousand
Verse 3
G
G

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The Klansman leader said
C
C

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That Paul would lose his head
G
G

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When thirty five thousand vets
D
D

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Broke up that concert
Verse 4
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G

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But less than four thousand came
C
C

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To side with the Klan
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G

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D
D

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But around Paul's lonesome oak
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G

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Verse 5
C
C

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A beersoaked brassy band
G
G

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Did snortle round the grounds

Four hundred noblest souls

D
D

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Westchester's manhood
Verse 6
G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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And they looked ex_ actly like
C
C

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The fleas on a tiger's back
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G

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D
D

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Lost fish in the waters of
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G

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My thirty thousand
Interlude 1
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G

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C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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C
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G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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Verse 7
G
G

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When Paul had sung and gone
C
C

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And the kid_ s and babies home
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G

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Cops came with guns and clubs
D
D

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And they clubbed and beat 'em
Verse 8
G
G

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Well, I'd hate to be a cop
C
C

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Caught with a bloody stick
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G

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D
D

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'Cause you can't bash the brain_ s
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G

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Out of thirty thousand
Verse 9
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G

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Each eye you tried to gouge
C
C

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Each skull you tried to crack
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G

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Has a thou_ sand, thousand friends
D
D

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Around this green grass
Verse 10
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G

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If you fur_ nish the skull someday
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C

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I'll pass out the clubs and guns
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G

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D
D

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To the bil_ lion hand_ s that love
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G

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My thirty thousand
Verse 11
C
C

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Each wrinkle on your face
G
G

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I know it at a glance

You cannot run and hide
D
D

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Nor duck nor dodge them
Verse 12
G
G

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And your carcass and your deeds
C
C

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Will fertilize the seeds
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G

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D
D

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Of the men that stood to guard
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G

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My thirty thousand

Of the men that stood to guard
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D

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G
G

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My thirty thousand

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • D

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of My Thirty Thousand?

The original key of My Thirty Thousand by Billy Bragg and Wilco is G major.

What are the main chords for My Thirty Thousand?

The primary chords used in My Thirty Thousand are G, C, D.

Do I need a capo to play My Thirty Thousand?

No capo is required for this song.

Is My Thirty Thousand beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of My Thirty Thousand?

The tempo of My Thirty Thousand is approximately 92 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for My Thirty Thousand?

You can easily change the key of My Thirty Thousand using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Is there a tuner available for My Thirty Thousand?

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