Thieves
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Intro (The open A string should be "speed picked". Play enough reps
so that it sounds about right).
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-0----------------------1----0-----
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^speed pick this note ^this one too
Repeat this until it's the last rep before the fast part, then...
D -------3---------3--------
A -0-----1----0----1--------
^Hold this chord until the transition into the fast part.
Fast Part (A)
You may want to go ahead and use these as the roots of power chords. It
didn't look like they were doing it at the show but they also had 2 or 3
guitarists filling in.
D -------------------------------
A 0-1-0-2-0-1-0-2----------------
E -------------------------------
Fast Part (B)
D -------------------------------
A 3-3-2-1-3-3-2-1-3-3-2-1-3-3-2-1
E -------------------------------
At the end of the fast part, hold the following chord through the
transition back to the slow part.
D --3---
A --1---
E ------
How to play Thieves
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.