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U2 - 13 Chords

ChordsG, Bm, A, D, E
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to C key to play this song with easier chords.

  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram


[G] [Bm] [A]
And if the [G]terrors of the night, [D]come [G]creeping into your day [D]
And the [G]world comes [D]stealing children from your room [A]


Guard your [G]innocence, [Bm] [A]from [G]hallucination [Bm] [A]
And know that darkness [G]always [D]gathers around the [E]light


There is a [G]light, you can’t always [D]see
If there is a [A]world, we can’t always [Bm]be
If there is a [G]dark, that we shouldn’t [D]doubt
And there is a [A]light, don’t let it go [Bm]out [E]


When the [G]wind screams and [D]shouts
And the [G]sea is a dragon’s [D]tail
And the [G]ship that [D]stole your heart away [A]sets sail


When all you’ve [G]l[Bm]eft is [A]leaving
And all you [G]got [Bm]is [A]grieving
And all you [G]know [Bm]is [A]needing
Ah [G]da-da, [D]ah da-da-da, ah-[E]da


If there is a [G]light, you can’t always [D]see
If there is a [A]world, we can’t always [Bm]be
If there is a [G]dark, that we shouldn’t [D]doubt
And there is a [A]light, don’t let it go [Bm]out


‘Cause this is a [G]song,[D]a [A]song for some[Bm]one
Someone like [E]me


I know the [G]world is done, [D]but [G]you don’t have to be [D]
I’ve got a [G]question for the [D]child in you before it [D]leaves


Are you [G]tough enough [Bm]to be k[A]ind?
Do you [G]know your heart [Bm]has its own [A]mind?
Darkness [G]gathers [Bm]around the [A]light
Hold [G]on, hold on [E]


There is a [G]light, you can’t always [D]see
If there is a [A]world, we can’t always [Bm]be
If there is a [G]dark, that we shouldn’t [D]doubt
And there is a [A]light, don’t let it go [Bm]out


And this is a [G]song [D]a [A]song for some[Bm]one
This is a [G]song [D]a [A]song for some[Bm]one
Someone like [E]me, someone like [E]me, someone like [E]me

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ArtistU2
AlbumSongs of Experience
GenresRock
Year2017
KeyG

How to play 13 on Guitar (Step-by-step)

U2 - 13 on guitar requires 5 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

13 uses these transitions most often: G → D (20), A → G (11), and D → A (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Bm chord transition.

1. G → Bm chord transition

To move from G to Bm;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.
G to Bm

2. Bm → A chord transition

To move from Bm to A;

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.
Bm to A

3. A → G chord transition

To move from A to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
A to G

4. G → D chord transition

To move from G to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
G to D

5. D → A chord transition

To move from D to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.

6. D → E chord transition

To move from D to E;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.

7. E → G chord transition

To move from E to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

8. Bm → E chord transition

To move from Bm to E;

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 13.

  • 13 includes 93 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • 13 contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how 13 connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → Bm: 4%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%
    • D → A: 17%