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Sir Paul McCartney
"Blackpool" recorded as part of the '1st Demo Sessions' c.1973
Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
                    A               EF#minor            B  
E A D G B E     E A D G B E      E A D G B E     E A D G B E
0 0 2 2 2 0     0 2 2 1 0 0      2 4 4 2 2 2     0 2 1 2 0 2
Intro:
                   A    Ex2
EWell now, ABlackpool, 48, 23, 48
BlackEpool. That's the place for Ame
ABlackpool, 23, 48, 23
BlackEpool. That's the place for Ame
I LF#mike 'em heavy, and taB7ll
Don't like 'em Eskinny and smallA  
I LF#mike 'em heavy, and taB7ll
Don't like 'em Eskinny and smallA  
ASouthport, 28, 33, 28
SouthEport. That's the place for Ame
=*=END=*=
This is only the basic chord structure. 
Hope this helps!!
Dan
26/05/11

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Blackpool

by Paul McCartney

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F#m

Sir Paul McCartney

"Blackpool" recorded as part of the '1st Demo Sessions' c.1973

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)

A E B

F#minor

E A D G B E E A D G B E E A D G B E E A D G B E

0 0 2 2 2 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 4 4 2 2 2 0 2 1 2 0 2

Intro:

A E

E A

Well now, Blackpool, 48, 23, 48

E A

Blackpool. That's the place for me

Blackpool, 23, 48, 23

E A

Blackpool. That's the place for me

F#m B7

I Like 'em heavy, and tall

E A

Don't like 'em skinny and small

F#m B7

I Like 'em heavy, and tall

E A

Don't like 'em skinny and small

Southport, 28, 33, 28

E A

Southport. That's the place for me

=*=END=*=

This is only the basic chord structure.

Hope this helps!!

Dan

26/05/11

About Blackpool Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Blackpool by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Blackpool chords”, “Blackpool guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney Blackpool chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Blackpool chords and for experienced players who want accurate Blackpool lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, F#, B, D, G.

FAQ — Blackpool by Paul McCartney

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What key is "Blackpool" in?

The chords for "Blackpool" show the original chord names (including A, E, F#, B, D, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.