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Defender Chords

Rita Springer Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Defender Chords – Guitar

A powerful worship anthem by Rita Springer declaring God’s faithfulness as our protector. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

You come back with the head of my enemy

G D G

You come back and You call it my history

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Verse 2

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

Your love becomes my greatest defense

G D

It leads me from the dry wilderness

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Bridge

C G

And all I did was praise

D G

All I did was worship

C G

All I did was bow down

D G

All I did was stay still

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Outro

G C

Hallelujah, You have saved me

G D

So much better Your way

G C

Hallelujah, great defender

G D

So much better Your way

G C

So much better Your way

G D

So much better Your way

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the core of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Defender"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Defender" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Defender" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Defender"?

It was written by Rita Springer, Steffany Gretzinger, Francesca Battistelli, and released in 2017.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Defender Chords – Ukulele

A powerful worship anthem by Rita Springer declaring God’s faithfulness as our protector. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

You come back with the head of my enemy

G D G

You come back and You call it my history

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Verse 2

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

Your love becomes my greatest defense

G D

It leads me from the dry wilderness

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Bridge

C G

And all I did was praise

D G

All I did was worship

C G

All I did was bow down

D G

All I did was stay still

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Outro

G C

Hallelujah, You have saved me

G D

So much better Your way

G C

Hallelujah, great defender

G D

So much better Your way

G C

So much better Your way

G D

So much better Your way

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the core of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Defender"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Defender" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Defender" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Defender"?

It was written by Rita Springer, Steffany Gretzinger, Francesca Battistelli, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Defender Chords – Piano

A powerful worship anthem by Rita Springer declaring God’s faithfulness as our protector. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

You come back with the head of my enemy

G D G

You come back and You call it my history

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Verse 2

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

Your love becomes my greatest defense

G D

It leads me from the dry wilderness

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Bridge

C G

And all I did was praise

D G

All I did was worship

C G

All I did was bow down

D G

All I did was stay still

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Outro

G C

Hallelujah, You have saved me

G D

So much better Your way

G C

Hallelujah, great defender

G D

So much better Your way

G C

So much better Your way

G D

So much better Your way

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the core of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Defender"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Defender" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Defender" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Defender"?

It was written by Rita Springer, Steffany Gretzinger, Francesca Battistelli, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Defender Chords – Banjo

A powerful worship anthem by Rita Springer declaring God’s faithfulness as our protector. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

You come back with the head of my enemy

G D G

You come back and You call it my history

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Verse 2

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

Your love becomes my greatest defense

G D

It leads me from the dry wilderness

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Bridge

C G

And all I did was praise

D G

All I did was worship

C G

All I did was bow down

D G

All I did was stay still

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Outro

G C

Hallelujah, You have saved me

G D

So much better Your way

G C

Hallelujah, great defender

G D

So much better Your way

G C

So much better Your way

G D

So much better Your way

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the core of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Defender"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Defender" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Defender" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Defender"?

It was written by Rita Springer, Steffany Gretzinger, Francesca Battistelli, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Defender Chords – Mandolin

A powerful worship anthem by Rita Springer declaring God’s faithfulness as our protector. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

You come back with the head of my enemy

G D G

You come back and You call it my history

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Verse 2

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

Your love becomes my greatest defense

G D

It leads me from the dry wilderness

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Bridge

C G

And all I did was praise

D G

All I did was worship

C G

All I did was bow down

D G

All I did was stay still

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Outro

G C

Hallelujah, You have saved me

G D

So much better Your way

G C

Hallelujah, great defender

G D

So much better Your way

G C

So much better Your way

G D

So much better Your way

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the core of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Defender"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Defender" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Defender" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Defender"?

It was written by Rita Springer, Steffany Gretzinger, Francesca Battistelli, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Defender Chords – Harmonica

A powerful worship anthem by Rita Springer declaring God’s faithfulness as our protector. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

You come back with the head of my enemy

G D G

You come back and You call it my history

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Verse 2

G C

You go before I know

G D

That You’ve even gone to win my war

G C

Your love becomes my greatest defense

G D

It leads me from the dry wilderness

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Bridge

C G

And all I did was praise

D G

All I did was worship

C G

All I did was bow down

D G

All I did was stay still

Chorus

C G

You are my defender

D G

I sing for You are my protector

C G

You are my defender

D G

Right now You are my protector

Outro

G C

Hallelujah, You have saved me

G D

So much better Your way

G C

Hallelujah, great defender

G D

So much better Your way

G C

So much better Your way

G D

So much better Your way

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the core of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Defender"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Defender" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Defender" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Defender"?

It was written by Rita Springer, Steffany Gretzinger, Francesca Battistelli, and released in 2017.