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Defender chords by
August Burns Red
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Key: A minor•
Intro 1
Am
Am

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Verse 1
Am
Am

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F
F

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Tonight I saw a father's love,
Am
Am

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in waves, start to rise

I will not stand by and watch
F
F

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what I made be demonized
Am
Am

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He insists you dug a hole,
F
F

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a hole of bitterness
Am
Am

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A rock and a hard place sounds easy
F
F

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compared to this
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Am

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F
F

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Am
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Verse 2
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Am

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Dm
Dm

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E
E

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Righteous wrath
Am
Am

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Righteous wrath wrapped
E
E

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Am
Am

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in empath_ _ y
E
E

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Am
Am

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Like a hurricane passing

over a calming sea
E
E

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Righteous wrath
Am
Am

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E
E

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Righteous wrath wrapped in empath_ y
Am
Am

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Like a forest fire spreading
Interlude 1

through the pouring rain
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Am

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Verse 3
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Am

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(I would do anything)

I would do anything to make it through,
F
F

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but it takes two

One is me, the other's you
Am
Am

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F
F

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I would do anything to make it through,
Am
Am

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but it takes you
Verse 4
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Am

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C
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Am
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E
E

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Righteous wrath
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Am

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E
E

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Righteous wrath wrapped in empath_ y
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Am

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E
E

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Am
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Like a hurricane passing

over a calming sea
C
C

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Righteous wrath
Am
Am

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E
E

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Righteous wrath wrapped in empath_ y
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Am

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C
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Like a forest fire spreading
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Am

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through the pouring rain
Verse 5
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F
F

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The ones who know what's best

are the best to have around
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Am

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An understanding man doing the
F
F

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Am
Am

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best he can to comprehend
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F

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A voice that shakes as he
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Am

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calms the quake

We need a defender who bends
F
F

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so we don't break
Verse 6
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F
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Faug
Faug

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F

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There is no judge
Am
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F
F

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Faug
Faug

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F
F

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Am
Am

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I am the jury and the defendant
F
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Am
Am

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The gavel has no hand

Who will deliver the sentence?
Verse 7

Am
Am

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Bitterness has no end
Verse 8

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Am

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Faug
Faug

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Am
Am

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I would do anything to make it through,
F
F

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but it takes two

One is me, the other is you
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Am

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I would do anything to make it through,
F
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Am
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but it takes you
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Am
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F
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Am
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F
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Am
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Verse 9

F
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Am
Am

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F
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A friend de_ fends the one he loves
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Am

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E
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Am
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In all things love,
C
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love transcends
Interlude 2
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Am

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Dm
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Am
Am

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E
E

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Am
Am

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Verse 10
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Am

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I need a defender

A voice that shakes to calm
F
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Am
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the quake

I need a defender who bends
Am
Am

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and breaks in my place

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Chords

  • Am

  • F

  • Dm

  • E

  • C

  • Faug

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Defender?

The original key of Defender by August Burns Red is A minor.

What are the main chords for Defender?

The primary chords used in Defender are Am, F, Dm, E, C, Faug.

Do I need a capo to play Defender?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Defender beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, F, Dm, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Defender?

The tempo of Defender is approximately 158 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Defender?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Defender?

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

Is there a tuner available for Defender?

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 August Burns Red.

Can I save Defender to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for Defender for free?

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