Shield
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Intro: Dm Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
Verse: 1
Dm Gm6
Please be my shield
Bbmaj7 A7
Against all that's blue
Dm Gm6
Love me and lead
Bbmaj7 A7
And I'll carry through
Dm Gm6
Keep me from danger
Bbmaj7 A7
Don't leave me too soon
Dm Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
Forgive me for all that I am...
Verse: 2
Dm Gm6
Shadows they whisper
Bbmaj7 A7
Stare at my soul
Dm Gm6
Misled are those who
Bbmaj7 A7
March all alone
Dm Gm6
Keep me from strangers
Bbmaj7 A7
Without good intent
Dm Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
Forgive me for all that I am
[Refrão]
A7 Dm
You are my fire
Fmaj7
When I can't see
Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
You're the one - watching over me
A7 Dm Fmaj7
You are my fire
Gm Bb
Mm yeah
Dm
You are my fire
Fmaj7
On you I lean
Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
Promise you - won't give up on me
A7 Dm Fmaj7 Gm A
You are my fire
Verse: 3
Dm Gm6
Surround me with angels
Bbmaj7 A7
Don't let them go
Dm Gm6
Please let my shelter
Bbmaj7 A7
For ever hold
Dm Gm6
You guard my dreams
Bbmaj7 A7
And care for my hope
Dm Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
Forgive me for all that I am
[Refrão]
A7 Dm
You are my fire
Fmaj7
When I can't see
Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
You're the one - watching over me
A7 Dm Fmaj7
You are my fire
Gm Bb
Mm yeah
Dm
You are my fire
Fmaj7
On you I lean
Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
Promise you - won't give up on me
A7 Dm Fmaj7 Gm A
You are my fire
Interlude
Gm
When all my fear´s tearing
Gm/F
right through my bones
Em7/5- A
feeling so tied and alone
Dm
You are right there,
Dm/C
always right there,
Bm7/5- Bbmaj7
for that I am grateful
Gm Gm/F Gm6/9/E A
So please let your light through....
[Refrão]
A Dm
You are my fire
Fmaj7
When I can't see
Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
You're the one - watching over me
A7 Dm Fmaj7
You are my fire
Gm Bb
Mm yeah
Dm
You are my fire
Fmaj7
On you I lean
Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
Promise you - won't give up on me
A7 Dm Fmaj7 Gm A
You are my fire
outro
Dm Gm6 Bbmaj7 A7
How to play Shield
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.