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hello this song is great for new or old time clash fans if you play this song with 
barre chords it is great, but you could use open chords if your a singer
The intro is two chords open-  E7x2     E7sus4x2 play it 4 times.
Efriday or saturdF#ay what does that mean
a short space of time needs a heavy scene
Cmonday coming liDke a jail on wheels 
G48 hours nDeeds a 48B  A  
G         D          B   A
48 hours needs a 48 
         G           D     E    E(stay on  Efor two counts)
48 hours needs a 48 thrills
the solo is on fret 7 and 5 if you can play really fast you could pick it up
or you can keep it as joe's bit
that's it guys lyrics on the net it is repeated 3 times with words
Josh blythin the music stand
guitarmadjosh

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48 Hours

by The Clash

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E7sus4

hello this song is great for new or old time clash fans if you play this song with

barre chords it is great, but you could use open chords if your a singer

E7 E7sus4

The intro is two chords open- x2 x2 play it 4 times.

E F#

friday or saturday what does that mean

a short space of time needs a heavy scene

C D

monday coming like a jail on wheels

G D B A

48 hours needs a 48

G D B A

48 hours needs a 48

G D E E E

(stay on for two counts)

48 hours needs a 48 thrills

the solo is on fret 7 and 5 if you can play really fast you could pick it up

or you can keep it as joe's bit

that's it guys lyrics on the net it is repeated 3 times with words

Josh blythin the music stand

guitarmadjosh

About 48 Hours Chords by The Clash

Learn how to play 48 Hours by The Clash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “48 Hours chords”, “48 Hours guitar chords”, or “The Clash 48 Hours 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 48 Hours chords and for experienced players who want accurate 48 Hours lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E7, E7sus4, E, F#, C, D.

FAQ — 48 Hours by The Clash

How do I play "48 Hours" by The Clash on guitar?

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Can I transpose "48 Hours" to a different key?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "48 Hours"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "48 Hours" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "48 Hours" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "48 Hours" by The Clash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Clash below.

What key is "48 Hours" in?

The chords for "48 Hours" show the original chord names (including E7, E7sus4, E, F#, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.