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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Defenders Of The Faith" by Judas Priest, in A major at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Defenders Of The Faith" by Judas Priest

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Defenders Of The Faith” by Judas Priest.

Defenders Of The Faith
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genremetal · hard rock · power metal
Moodaggressive · epic · defiant
Signatureanthemic power metal anthem
A major
Key
158
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Am7
D
G
Dm
Dmaj/3
A
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeGuitar soloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
heavily distorted, playing tight palm‑muted riffs and soaring lead lines
drums
fast double‑kick patterns and punchy snare hits driving the rhythm
vocals
male lead with a powerful, slightly raspy timbre, delivering anthemic, melodic lines
bass guitar
solid, driving low end that locks with the drums
Album & artist
ALBUM

Defenders of the Faith (1984)

Defenders of the Faith followed directly in the vein of Screaming for Vengeance, delivering another set of hard, punchy metal songs aimed squarely at their growing arena audience. It has aged well and features consistently strong songwriting throughout.

All of Defenders of the Faith
Artist

Judas Priest

Judas Priest are a heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. They helped define the sound and look of heavy metal through the late 1970s and 1980s, building a catalog of hard-riffing records with Rob Halford's wide-ranging vocals at the center. Over more than five decades they have gone through lineup changes and stylistic shifts but remained one of the most influential acts in the genre.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Defenders Of The Faith" in?

"Defenders Of The Faith" by Judas Priest is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Defenders Of The Faith"?

"Defenders Of The Faith" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Defenders Of The Faith"?

The core progression is Am7, D, G, Dm, Dmaj/3, and A, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Defenders Of The Faith"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, and vocals.

Can I get "Defenders Of The Faith" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Defenders Of The Faith" by Judas Priest, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Defenders Of The Faith" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Defenders Of The Faith" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in A major with 6 core chords, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Defenders Of The Faith" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Defenders Of The Faith" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Defenders Of The Faith" on?

"Defenders Of The Faith" appears on Defenders of the Faith (1984).

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