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Thick As Thieves chords by
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Verse 1
C
C

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Times were so tough,
G
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A
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but not as tough as they are now
C
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Em
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We were so close and nothing came between us,
A
A

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and the world
F#
F#
2

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D
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G
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No personal situations

Thick as thieves us,
C
C

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G

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A
A

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we'd stick together for all time
C
C

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And we meant it but it turns
Em
Em

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out just for a while
A
A

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F#
F#
2

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We stole, the friendship that

bound us together
D
D

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Verse 2

G
G

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We stole from the schools
D
D

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and their libraries
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G

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We stole from the drugs
D
D

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that sent us to sleep
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G

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We stole from the drink
D
D

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that made us sick
G
G

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D
D

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We stole anything that we couldn't keep
Em
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And it was enough,
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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we did n't have to spoil anything
A
A

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And always be as thick as thieves
Interlude 1
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Bm
Bm
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Like a perfect stranger,
Verse 3

Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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you came into my life
Bm
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G
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Then like the perfect lone ranger,
A
A

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you rode away, rode away
F#
F#
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Rode away, rode away
Interlude 2
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C
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C
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Em
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A
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F#
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2

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D
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Verse 4
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G

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We stole the love from young
D
D

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girls in ivory towers
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G

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We stole autumn leaves and
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D

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summer showers
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We stole the silent wind that
D
D

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says you are free
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G

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D
D

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We stole everything that we could see
Em
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But it wasn't enough,
F#m
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G
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and now we've gone and spoiled everything
A
A

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Now we're no longer as thick

as thieves
Bm
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Verse 5
Bm
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D
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You came into my life
Bm
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G
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A
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Then like a perfect stranger you walked away,

walked away
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F#
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2

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F#
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Walked away, walked away
Verse 6
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Thick as thieves us,
G
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we'd stick together for all time
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And we meant it but it
Em
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turns out just for awhile
A
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F#
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We stole the friendship that

bound us together
D
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Verse 7

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We stole the burning sun
D
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in the open sky
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We stole the twinkling
D
D

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stars in the black night
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We stole the green belt fields
D
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that made us believe
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G

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D
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We stole everything that we could see
Verse 8
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D
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But something came along that changes our minds

(we're no longer thick as thieves)
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D
D

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I don't know what and I don't know why

(we're not thick as we used to be)
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D
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But we seemed to grow up in a flash of

time (we're no longer thick as thieves)
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G

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D
D

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While we watched our ideals helplessly unwind
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G

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(we're not thick as we used to be)
Verse 9
D
D

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No, we're no longer as thick as thieves,

no
G
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D
D

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We're not as thick as we used to be,

no
G
G

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D
D

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We're no longer as thick as thieves,

no
G
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D
D

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We're not as thick as we used to be
Verse 10
Em
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No it wasn't enough,
F#
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2

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F#m
F#m
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G
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and now we've gone and spoiled everything
A
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G
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Now we're no longer as thick as thieves
D
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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • A

  • Em

  • F#

    2

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Thick As Thieves?

The original key of Thick As Thieves by The Jam is E major.

What are the main chords for Thick As Thieves?

The primary chords used in Thick As Thieves are A, D, B, F#m, G#, E.

Do I need a capo to play Thick As Thieves?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Thick As Thieves beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, B, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Thick As Thieves?

The tempo of Thick As Thieves is approximately 167 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Thick As Thieves?

You can easily change the key of Thick As Thieves 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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