Thick As Thieves
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Am
(Oh-oh--oh--oh) x2
F
(Oh-oh--oh--oh) x2
Dm
(Oh-oh--oh--oh) x2
Am
Evidently we can't work it out
I guess that courage ain't allowed
F
Evidently you're not in the mood
And everything I say just bothers you
Dm
You built this fortress
I stumble towards it
Am
(Oh-oh--oh--oh) x2
Am
Evidently you look furious
Walls up and I know you're serious
F
Evidently I'm not always there
But you left and I looked everywhere
Dm
You built this fortress
I stumble towards it
F Am B C Dm F (mute)
I stumble towards it
F G Am
And guilty I may be
F G Am
But don't give up on me
F G Am
In the wake of the Odyssey
F G Am
We will still be thick as thieves
F G Am
You and me still thick as thieves
Am
(Oh-oh--oh--oh) x2
F
(Oh-oh--oh--oh) x2
Am
Evidently this is my mistake
Lost touch but I think I've been replaced
F
Evidently something's gotta give
Play it safe, but I know you're worth the risk
Dm
You built this fortress
I stumble towards it
F Am B C Dm
I stumble towards it
F G Am
And guilty I may be
F G Am
But don't give up on me
F G Am
In the wake of the Odyssey
F G Am
We will still be thick as thieves
F G Am B C Dm F
You and me still thick as thieves
Am B C Dm F
I got an escape if you want it
Am B C Dm F
We can leave first thing in the morning
Am B C F
We'll be back before you know
Am B C Dm F
We are as thick as thieves
F G
(Oh-oh--oh--oh)
Am
(Oh-oh--oh--oh)
F G
(Oh-oh--oh--oh)
Am
(Oh-oh--)
F G Am
And guilty I may be
F G Am
But don't give up on me
F G Am
In the wake of the Odyssey
F G Am
We will still be thick as thieves
F G Am
And guilty I may be (guilty I may be)
F G Am
But don't give up on me (don't you give up on me)
F G Am
In the wake of the Odyssey (you and me)
F G Am F Am
We will still be thick as thieves
How to play Thick As Thieves
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.