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Bullet Proof I Wish I Was

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RADIOHEAD
BULLET PROOF... I WISH I WAS
Album: THE BENDS
CHORD CHART:
       Am7x02010
     Cmaj7032000
   Gmaj7/Bx20032
     Dsus2x00230
     Cadd9032030
       Bb66x5760
     Csus2x3003x
       G/Bx2003x
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During the verses, you should mute the high e string.
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[INTRO]
 Am7 Cmaj7 Gmaj7/B Dsus2
 Am7 Cmaj7 Gmaj7/B Dsus2
[Verses]
Am7Limb by limb and Cmaj7tooth by tooth,
Gmaj7/BStirring up insiDsus2de of me,
Am7Every day, Cmaj7every hour, just Gmaj7/Bwish that I.Dsus2..
Was bulletpAm7roofCmaj7  Gmaj7/B  Dsus2  Csus2  G/B  
[Verse]
Am7Wax me, mCmaj7ould me,
Gmaj7/BHeat the pins and sDsus2tab them in,
Am7You have turned me iCmaj7nto this, just Gmaj7/Bwish that itDsus2...
Was bulletprooGfGmaj7/B  Cadd9  Cadd9  
Was bulletprooGfGmaj7/B  Cadd9  Bb6  
[Verse]
So Am7pay me money and Cmaj7take a shot,
Gmaj7/BLead fill the hDsus2ole in me,
Am7I could burst a Cmaj7million bubbles, all sGmaj7/Burrogate...Dsus2  
And bulletproGofGmaj7/B  Cadd9  Cadd9  
And bulletproGofGmaj7/B  Cadd9  Cadd9  
And bulletproGofGmaj7/B  Cadd9  Cadd9  
BulletproofG  Gmaj7/B  Cadd9  Bb6  
(End on Bb6)

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The story behind the song

Radiohead, known for their experimental approach to alternative rock, released "Bullet Proof I Wish I Was" on their album The Bends. The band, formed in 1985, often explores themes of modern alienation and complex emotional landscapes in their music. This song, with its title alone, suggests a deep yearning for resilience and an escape from vulnerability. It plays like an intimate reflection on fragility and the desire for an impenetrable self.

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Bullet Proof I Wish I Was

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Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

Cmaj7

Gmaj7/B

Dsus2

Cadd9

Bb6

Csus2

G/B

RADIOHEAD

BULLET PROOF... I WISH I WAS

Album: THE BENDS

CHORD CHART:

Am7

x02010

Cmaj7

032000

Gmaj7/B

x20032

Dsus2

x00230

Cadd9

032030

Bb6

6x5760

Csus2

x3003x

G/B

x2003x

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During the verses, you should mute the high e string.

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[INTRO]

Am7 Cmaj7 Gmaj7/B Dsus2

[Verses]

Am7 Cmaj7

Limb by limb and tooth by tooth,

Gmaj7/B Dsus2

Stirring up inside of me,

Am7 Cmaj7 Gmaj7/B Dsus2

Every day, every hour, just wish that I...

Am7 Cmaj7 Gmaj7/B Dsus2 Csus2 G/B

Was bulletproof

[Verse]

Am7 Cmaj7

Wax me, mould me,

Gmaj7/B Dsus2

Heat the pins and stab them in,

Am7 Cmaj7 Gmaj7/B Dsus2

You have turned me into this, just wish that it...

G Gmaj7/B Cadd9 Cadd9

Was bulletproof

G Gmaj7/B Cadd9 Bb6

Was bulletproof

[Verse]

Am7 Cmaj7

So pay me money and take a shot,

Gmaj7/B Dsus2

Lead fill the hole in me,

Am7 Cmaj7 Gmaj7/B Dsus2

I could burst a million bubbles, all surrogate...

G Gmaj7/B Cadd9 Cadd9

And bulletproof

G Gmaj7/B Cadd9 Cadd9

And bulletproof

G Gmaj7/B Cadd9 Cadd9

And bulletproof

G Gmaj7/B Cadd9 Bb6

Bulletproof

(End on Bb6)

About Bullet Proof I Wish I Was Chords by Radiohead

Learn how to play Bullet Proof I Wish I Was by Radiohead with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bullet Proof I Wish I Was chords”, “Bullet Proof I Wish I Was guitar chords”, or “Radiohead Bullet Proof I Wish I Was chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Bullet Proof I Wish I Was chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bullet Proof I Wish I Was lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am7, Cmaj7, Gmaj7/B, Dsus2, Cadd9, Bb6.

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The chords for "Bullet Proof I Wish I Was" show the original chord names (including Am7, Cmaj7, Gmaj7/B, Dsus2, Cadd9, Bb6). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.