Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Defy You

Chords

3.311 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Intro
 D   G   A   Bx4
First verse
DYou push me arGound
Abut you cannot wBin
DYou throw me dGown
Abut I'll rise agBain
DThe more you sGay
Athe more I defy Byou
DSo get out of my fGace
Chorus
DYou cannot stGop us
Ayou cannot bBring us down
DNever giGve up
Awe go on and oBn
DYou'll never bGreak us
Anever brBing us down
DWe are aGlive
2nd verse
DWhen the wind bGlows
AI'll lean into the Bwind
DMy anger gGrows
AI'll use it to wBin
DThe more you sGay
Athe more I defy Byou
DSo get out of my Gway
Interlude
DAll my wGill
GAll my sAtrength
ARip it oBut
BStart again
Chorus
DYou cannot stGop us
AYou cannot bBring us down
DNever gGive up
Awe go on and Bon
DYou'll never bGreak us
Anever bBring us down
DWe are aGlive
Interlude
DAll my wGill
GAll my sAtrength
ARip it oBut
BStart again (Play 3 times)
DCan you leave it all bGehind
ACan you leave it all bBehind
Dcause you can't go bGack
Ayou can't go bBack (Play twice)
Chorus
DYou cannot sGtop us
Ayou cannot bBring us down
DNever gGive up
Awe go on and Bon
DYou'll never bGreak us
Anever bBring us down
DWe are aGlive

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Defy You

by The Offspring

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Intro

D G A B

First verse

D G

You push me around

A B

but you cannot win

D G

You throw me down

A B

but I'll rise again

D G

The more you say

A B

the more I defy you

D G

So get out of my face

Chorus

D G

You cannot stop us

A B

you cannot bring us down

D G

Never give up

A B

we go on and on

D G

You'll never break us

A B

never bring us down

D G

We are alive

2nd verse

D G

When the wind blows

A B

I'll lean into the wind

D G

My anger grows

A B

I'll use it to win

D G

The more you say

A B

the more I defy you

D G

So get out of my way

Interlude

D G

All my will

G A

All my strength

A B

Rip it out

Start again

Chorus

D G

You cannot stop us

A B

You cannot bring us down

D G

Never give up

A B

we go on and on

D G

You'll never break us

A B

never bring us down

D G

We are alive

Interlude

D G

All my will

G A

All my strength

A B

Rip it out

Start again (Play 3 times)

D G

Can you leave it all behind

A B

Can you leave it all behind

D G

cause you can't go back

A B

you can't go back (Play twice)

Chorus

D G

You cannot stop us

A B

you cannot bring us down

D G

Never give up

A B

we go on and on

D G

You'll never break us

A B

never bring us down

D G

We are alive

About Defy You Chords by The Offspring

Learn how to play Defy You by The Offspring with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Defy You chords”, “Defy You guitar chords”, or “The Offspring Defy You 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 Defy You chords and for experienced players who want accurate Defy You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, B.

FAQ — Defy You by The Offspring

How do I play "Defy You" by The Offspring on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Defy You" by The Offspring on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Defy You" by The Offspring free?

Yes. The chords for "Defy You" by The Offspring are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Defy You" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Defy You" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Defy You"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Defy You" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Defy You" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Defy You" by The Offspring with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Offspring below.

What key is "Defy You" in?

The chords for "Defy You" show the original chord names (including D, G, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.