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Defector chords by
Roy Orbison
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
G
G

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F#
F#
2

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It's the Bonnie and Clyde days
G
G

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F#
F#
2

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Where the girls wear curls and lace
A
A

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And the boys can't stand
B
B
2

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the pace of war
G
G

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It's not the war
Verse 2
A
A

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but the cause the

country's fighting for
F
F

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The seed of discontent is sown
A
A

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They're burning card back home,
G
G

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back home
Verse 3
G
G

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The old folks just can't ignore
Gsus4
Gsus4

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The posters with ink anymore
C
C

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I'm not sure what to think
A
A

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Now I wonder why I'm
Verse 4
A
A

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on this foreign shore
G
G

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To find peace of mind
F
F

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For now I walk alone
E
E

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D
D

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Amd it's no better to leave than stay
Am
Am

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D
D

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And give more than I had to give
Verse 5
G
G

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F#
F#
2

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My life was not my own the
G
G

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F#
F#
2

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wife I've never known
Bm
Bm
2

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I may never know I may
E
E

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D
D

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never go back home

To the land of the free, back home
G
G

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D
D

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To the land of the free back home
G
G

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Would there be a place for me
D
D

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back home back home?
G
G

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Well I always wonder
Verse 6

why
F#
F#
2

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Will they take me when I die back home

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • A

  • B

    2

  • F

  • Gsus4

  • C

  • E

  • D

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Defector by Roy Orbison is F major.

The primary chords used in Defector are Bb, A, C, D, Ab, Bbsus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, A, C, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Defector is approximately 91 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Defector using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Defector. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Roy Orbison.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Defector to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Defector by Roy Orbison on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.