This Protector
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Chord transcription by Bob Gallagher (PeacefrogIX@aol.com)
This is best on piano if you know how to play, but guitar chords sound ok.
All major chords.
For some reason Meg White's voice in the beginning of this reminds me of Kim Deal
on the old Pixies records.
D F
C G -4X
(i never knew that i had to be this protector
so many thoughts inside my head
a strange collector)
D F C G
but now
D F C G
but now
D F C G
but now
D F C G
but now
E7
now now now now now
D F C G
you thought you heard a sound
D F C G
there's no one else around
D F C G
looking through the door
D F
it's coming through the floor
E7 E7 E7/D E7/D
E7 E7 E7/D E7/D
D F C
300 people living out in
G D F
west virginia have know idea
C
of all these thoughts that lie
G D F C G
within you but now
D F C G
but now
D F C G
but now
D F C G
but now
E7
now now now now now
D F C G
you thought you heard a sound
D F C G
there's no one else around
D F C G
looking through the door
D F
it's coming through the floor
D
How to play This Protector
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 D. 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.