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I Will Be Your Shield chords by
Billy Bragg
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Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
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D
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When
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things start to unravel
D
D

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And days fill you with dread
Am
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D
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When commenced in your confid_ ence
Bm
Bm
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Con_ fiding me instead
C
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Em
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When every little setback_
Em
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Just makes you want to cry
Am
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When the whole world
G
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D
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seem_ s against you
Bm
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2

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And you don't know why
B
B
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Verse 2
C
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In the battle again_ st your demons
C
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G
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D
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I, I will be your shield
C
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When the world has lost all meaning
D
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Em
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Togeth_ er, we'll stand for our love
C
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Is the one thing that's real
D
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Verse 3

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When pressure wrought by changes
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Be_ comes too much to bear
Am
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And pain stops you from func_ tioning
Bm
Bm
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C
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Trusting me to care
Em
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When the world bey_ ond your doorstep
D
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No longer makes much sense
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And hos_ tile thoughts around you
Bm
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B
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I'll come to your de_ fense
C
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In the battle again_
Verse 4
D
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st your demons
C
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I, I will be your shield
C
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When the world has lost all mean_ ing
D
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Em
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To_ gether, we'll stand for our love
C
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Is the one thing that's real
D
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Verse 5

Am
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I will be your shield
C
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When the angry wave are pound_ ing
G
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I will be your shield
D
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When the wind whips up the shore
Am
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I will be your shield
C
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If you hear the thunder sound_ ing
G
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And the rain beats on your door
Outro 1

I will be your shield
Am
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Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • D

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • B

    2

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of I Will Be Your Shield?

The original key of I Will Be Your Shield by Billy Bragg is E minor.

What are the main chords for I Will Be Your Shield?

The primary chords used in I Will Be Your Shield are Em, G, D, Am, Bm, C.

Do I need a capo to play I Will Be Your Shield?

No capo is required for this song.

Is I Will Be Your Shield beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, G, D, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of I Will Be Your Shield?

The tempo of I Will Be Your Shield is approximately 85 beats per minute.

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