Gentle Soldier Of My Soul
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E
E A
Hey-yah
A E A
My love has gone all upon the crimson trail
A E A
His drum at dawn beating brimstone through the veil
A A/G# A/F# A/E D C#m
Clear light through smoke and ash
Bm F#m E Dmaj7
And balmy seas, where breakers crash and roll
E A
Gentle soldier of my soul
E A
Hey-yah
A E A
He lays me down in his garden growin bed
A E A
He weaves a crown, twigs and feathers for my head
A A/G# A/F# A/E D C#m
He sings the fields awake
Bm F#m E Dmaj7
And folds me in the love that makes me whole
E A
Gentle soldier of my soul
E A
Hey-yah
A E A
When I have passed through the forest of my trials
A E A
And stand at last where the shadows run for miles
A A/G# A/F# A/E D C#m
We'll ride on ponies fine
Bm F#m E Dmaj7
With painted shields through fields of shining gold
E A
Gentle soldier of my soul
E A
Hey-yah
E A
Hey-yah
E A E
Hey-yah
How to play Gentle Soldier Of My Soul
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.