The Shield Chords
by Deep Purple
The Shield by Deep Purple is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of F#. It uses the chords F#, F#m, E/F#, E, A, D and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
F# F#m
Mama plays a queen on the hill built on a dream
F# E/F# F#
While the children play in the field
F# F#m
Papa smokes the pipe of a sweet and better life
F# E/F# F#
But how strong is the shield?
F# F#m
Can peace be found on the carpet above ground
F# E/F# F#
Where sky is forever blue
F# E A D
So let it pass baby now, the slow and riding cloud
G F#
Which may take me from you