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Thirteen chords by Big Star (Official Version)

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G
Cadd9
G/B
Em7
Am7
D5
C
Em6
A7sus4
A7
D7sus4
D7

Intro 1

G

Cadd9

G

Cadd9

Verse 1
G 
Cadd9 
Won't you let      me
G 
Cadd9 
G 
Cadd9 
walk you home from school?
G 
Cadd9 
G 
Cadd9 
Won't you let      me
G/B 
Em7 
Cadd9 
G/B 
meet  you at the pool?
Am7 
Em7 
Am7 
Maybe Friday I can
Em7 
Am7 
Get tickets for the dance
D5 
C 
G/B 
Am7 
And I'll take you,  ooh-ooh

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Interlude 1

G

Am7

G

Am7

Verse 2
G 
Cadd9 
G 
Won't you tell     your dad,
Cadd9 
G 
Cadd9 
"Get off my back"
G 
Cadd9 
G 
Cadd9 
G/B 
Tell him what     we said 'bout
Em7 
Cadd9 
G/B 
'Paint It Black'
Am7 
Em7 
Am7 
Rock and Roll is here to stay
Em7 
Am7 
Come inside  where it's okay
D5 
C 
G/B 
Am7 
And I'll shake you,  ooh-ooh

Interlude 2

G

Am7

G

Am7

Em7

Em6

Em6

Em7

A7sus4

A7sus4

A7sus4

A7

D7sus4

D7

D7sus4

D7sus4

Verse 3
G 
Cadd9 
G 
Won't you tell     me what
Cadd9 
G 
Cadd9 
you're thinking of?
G 
Cadd9 
G 
Cadd9 
G/B 
Em7 
Would you be       an outlaw for my
Cadd9 
G/B 
Am7 
love?
Em7 
Am7 
If it's so,   well, let me know
Em7 
Am7 
If it's no,   well, I can go
D5 
C 
G/B 
Am7 
I won't make you,  ooh-ooh

Outro 1

G

Am7

G

Am7

G

Am7

G

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G
Cadd9
G/B
Em7
Am7
D5
C
Em6
A7sus4
A7
D7sus4
D7

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: Bb majorBPM: 117

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
Cadd9: x-3-2-0-3-3
G/B: x-2-0-0-0-3
Em7: 0-2-2-0-3-0
Am7: x-0-2-0-1-0
D5: x-5-7-x-x-x
C: x-3-2-0-1-0
Em6: 0-2-2-0-2-0
A7sus4: x-0-2-0-3-0
A7: x-0-2-0-2-0
D7sus4: x-x-0-2-1-3
D7: x-x-0-2-1-2

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This is the original studio version of Thirteen by Big Star, capturing how the song was actually played on the recording. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart keeps the exact chord voicings and capo position in the original key of Bb major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Big Star.

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