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Protection

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Tracy Thorn (Vocals)
Thanks to the earlier version posters - I wanted a cleaner version with the
fingering/chords I prefer to use.
Bmaj7:  x24342
Bsus4:  x2445x
Em/B:   x2545x
A6sus2: x04400
Gmaj7(omit5):  3x440x
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[Intro]
Bmaj7   Bsus4    Em/B    Bmaj7
(listen for picking pattern)
Guitar 2 (wah) B5 (x x 9 11 12 x) repeated on up beat on 2
[Verse 1]
Bmaj7
This girl I know needs some shelter, but she don't believe anyone can help her
Bsus4                         Em/B                 Bmaj7
She's doing so much harm, doing so much damage, but you don't want to get involved
                             Em/B
You tell her she can manage, and you can't change the way she feels
                                     A6sus2    Gmaj7-5
But you could put your arms around her
Bmaj7
I know you want to live yourself, but could you forgive yourself
A6sus2          Gmaj7-5
If you left her just the way you found her
[Chorus]
Bmaj7
I'll stand in front of you, I'll take the force of the blow
Bmaj7
Protection
Bsus4                    Em/B
I'll stand in front of you, I'll take the force of the blow
Bmaj7
Protection
[Verse 2]
Bsus4                 Em/B                                    A6sus2    Gmaj7-5
You're a boy and I'm a girl, but you know you can lean on me
Bmaj7                                                       A6sus2              Gmaj7-5
And I don't have no fear, I'll take on any man here, who says that's not the way it should be
[Chorus]
Bmaj7
I'll stand in front of you, I'll take the force of the blow
Bmaj7
Protection
Bsus4                        Em/B
I'll stand in front of you, I'll take the force of the blow
Bmaj7
Protection
[Verse 3]
Bsus4                 Em/B                              A6sus2             Gmaj7-5
She's a girl and you're a boy, sometimes you look so small, look so small
Bmaj7                                                   A6sus2              Gmaj7-5
You've got a baby of your own, when your baby's grown, she'll be the one, to catch you when you fall
[Chorus]
Bmaj7
I'll stand in front of you, I'll take the force of the blow
Bmaj7
Protection
Bsus4                    Em/B
I'll stand in front of you, I'll take the force of the blow
Bmaj7
Protection
Bsus4                 Em/B      A6sus2              Gmaj7-5
You're a girl and I'm a boy, you're a girl and I'm a boy
Bsus4                 Em/B      A6sus2              Gmaj7-5
You're a girl and I'm a boy, you're a girl and I'm a boy
[Verse 4]
Bmaj7
Sometimes you look so small, need some shelter, just runnin' round and round, helter skelter
Bsus4
And I've leaned on you for years, now you can lean on me
Bmaj7
And that's more than love, that's the way it should be
Bsus4                            Em/B                            A6sus2    Gmaj7-5
Now I can't change the way you feel, but I could put my arms around you
Bsus4                        Em/B                     A6sus2              Gmaj7-5
That's just part of the deal, that's the way I feel, I'll put my arms around you
[Chorus]
Bmaj7
I'll stand in front of you, I'll take the force of the blow
Bmaj7
Protection
Bsus4                    Em/B
I'll stand in front of you, I'll take the force of the blow
Bmaj7
Protection
Bsus4                Em/B      A6sus2              Gmaj7-5
You're a boy and I'm a girl, you're a boy and I'm a girl
Bsus4                Em/B      A6sus2              Gmaj7-5
You're a boy and I'm a girl, you're a boy and I'm a girl

Protection chords and lyrics

Free chords for Protection by Massive Attack. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Tracy Thorn (Vocals)
Thanks to the earlier version posters - I wanted a cleaner version with the
fingering/chords I prefer to use.
Bmaj7:  x24342
Bsus4:  x2445x
Em/B:   x2545x
A6sus2: x04400
Gmaj7(omit5):  3x440x
-------------------------------
[Intro]
Guitar 2 (wah) B5 (x x 9 11 12 x) repeated on up beat on 2
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]
[Verse 4]
[Chorus]

Protection Chords by Massive Attack

Learn how to play Protection by Massive Attack with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Protection chords”, “Protection guitar chords”, or “Massive Attack Protection 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 Protection chords and for experienced players who want accurate Protection lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bsus4, Em/B, Bmaj7, A6sus2, Gmaj7-5.

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

Is "Protection" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Protection" by Massive Attack with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Massive Attack below.

What key is "Protection" in?

The chords for "Protection" show the original chord names (including Bsus4, Em/B, Bmaj7, A6sus2, Gmaj7-5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.