No. 13
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Intro: D Em Bm A (3x)
D
September ninth
Em
It's a sunny day
Bm A
The smell of summer is still in the air
D
Your pirate ship
Em
Has sailed away
Bm
I'm not so sure
A
What you've been up to
Bm A Em
I gave up trying to stop you
Bm A Em
Instead I keep watching over your things
Bm A Em
You always have a home here
Bm A Em
You won't fail me though you come back
with empty hands
D Bm
I'm waiting here you might not be back
A Em
I don't think I'm irrational
D Bm
I'm waiting here you might not be back
A Em
I'm still at number 13
D
Your sails are full
Em
The coast is clear
Bm
You have no doubt
A
Your ship won't strand
D
The trouble with you is
Em Bm
You take too many chances but
A
that is also your strength
Bm A Em
I'm often anxious
Bm A Em
But I know you will make it through
In the highwind
Bm A Em
Though you face a dead end
D Bm
I'm waiting here you might not be back
A Em
I don't think I'm irrational
D Bm
I'm waiting here you might not be back
A Em
I'm still at number 13
D Em Bm A (3x)
(no chords)
Oh, you said
You're not gonna back
D Em
Oh, you said
Bm A
You're not gonna back
Bm A Em
I gave up trying to stop you
Bm A Em
Instead I keep watching over your things
Bm A Em
You always have a home here
Bm A Em
You won't fail me though you come back
(no chords)
with empty hands
D Bm
I'm waiting here you might not be back
A Em
I don't think I'm irrational
D Bm
I'm waiting here you might not be back
A Em
I'm still at number 13
D Em Bm A (3x) Bm A
end on: D
How to play No. 13
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.