Thirteen
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Am D Am
Bad luck wind been blowin' at my back
D C Am
I was born to bring trouble to wherever I'm at
D Am
Got the number 13 tattooed on my neck
D C Am
When the ink starts to itch, then the black will turn to red
D Am
I was born in the soul of misery
D Am
Never had me a name
D C B G Am
They just gave me the number when I was young
Am D Am
Got a long line of heartache, I carry it well
D C Am
The list of lives I've broken reach from here to hell
Am D Am
Bad luck wind been blowin' at my back
D C Am
I pray you don't look at me, I pray I don't look back
D Am
I was born in the soul of misery
D Am
Never had me a name
D C B G Am
They just gave me the number when I was young
D Am
I was born in the soul of misery
D Am
Never had me a name
D C B G Am
They just gave me the number when I was young
D C B G Am
They just gave me the number when I was young
Am
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How to play Thirteen
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 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.