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Key: B major•
Verse 1
G
G

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C
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D
D

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These sheets of ours
Em
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G
G

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C
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Shield our bodies like a fortress
D
D

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Em
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They keep us safe
G
G

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C
C

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From harm
D
D

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Intertwined
Em
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G
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C
C

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Our bodies lay there like a comma
D
D

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Em
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G
G

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The arch of your back invites desire
C
C

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D
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We put our bodies to the test
D
D

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Follow the curve right down your neck
C
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Your sweat, my sweat's stuck anywhere
G
G

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And in the mirror, you're a man
D
D

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C
C

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It's teasing me with every step
D
D

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G
G

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Reach down and feel how strong
C
C

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my love grows just for you
Verse 2
D
D

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Em
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G
G

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Pull me under, under the ocean
C
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Cover my mouth with yours
G
G

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D
D

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Em
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G
G

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Put it on me like no one's watching
C
C

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Csus4
Csus4

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Like it's the first time
Em
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C
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And on the street
D
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G
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C

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Our bodies ache for one another
D
D

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I just can't wait
Em
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G
G

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C
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Till we're alone, hmm- hmm
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G

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And I'm a fool for the sight
Verse 3


Of all the gold between your thighs
D
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G
G

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You stole a seed that's stirring deep
C
C

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In me
G
G

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Make your base right here, next to me, as

Our notes blend in harmony

And when we sex, we hear the beat
C
C

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And it's so surreal
Verse 4
D
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Em
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G
G

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Pull me under, under the ocean
C
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Cover my mouth with yours
G
G

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D
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Em
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G
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Put it on me like no one's watching
C
C

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Like it's the first time
D
D

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And if you're hungry,
Em
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G
G

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devour your morsel
C
C

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Cover my mouth with yours
D
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Em
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G
G

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Put it on me like no one's watching
Interlude 1

Like it's the first time
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D
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Verse 5
D
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Pull me under, under the ocean
C
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Cover my mouth with yours
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D
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Em
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Put it on me like no
G
G

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one's watching
Bb
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Like it's the first time we kissed

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Em

  • Csus4

  • Bb

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Fortress by Bloc Party is B major.

The primary chords used in Fortress are B, E, F#, G#m, Esus4, D.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, F#, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Fortress is approximately 75 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Fortress 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 Fortress. 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 Bloc Party.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Fortress 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 Fortress by Bloc Party on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.