In My Defence
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Intro
G C G C
[Verso 1]
G Em
In my defence what is there to say
C D
All the mistakes we made must be faced today
G Em
It's not easy now knowing where to start
C D
While the world we love tears itself apart
G D Em D
I'm just a singer with a song
C D
How can I try to right the wrong
G D#/A Em Dm
For just a singer with a melody
C
I'm caught in between
D G
With a fading dream
G C G C
[Verso 2]
G Em
In my defence what is there to say
C D
We destroy the love - it's our way
G D Em
We never listen enough never face the truth
C
Then like a passing song
D
Love is here and then it's gone
G D Em D
I'm just a singer with a song
C D
How can I try to right the wrong
G D#/A Em Dm
For just a singer with a melody
C
I'm caught in between
D
With a fading dream
Solo
D D C#m C B Eb
E Em Eb D C#m
D D#/A E D
C B G D Em D
I'm just a singer with a song
C D
How can I try to right the wrong
G D#/A Em Dm
For just a singer with a melody
C D G
I'm caught in between with a fading dream
C G
Caught in between with a fading dream
C G
Caught in between with a fading dream
Outro
Am
Oh what on earth
D C Bm
Oh what on earth
G#m Am
How do I try
D G
Do we live or die
D C
Oh help me God
D G
Please help me
How to play In My Defence
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.