I Don't Want to Be a Soldier
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Intro: Am
Am
Well I don't wanna be a soldier mamma, I don't wanna die
Am
Well I don't wanna be a sailor mamma, I don't wanna fly
G
Well I don't wanna be a failure mamma, I don't wanna cry
Am
Well I don't wanna be a soldier mamma, I don't wanna die
Am
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
Am
Well I don't wanna be a rich man mamma, I don't wanna cry
Am
Well I don't wanna be a poor man mamma, I don't wanna fly
G
Well I don't wanna be a lawyer mamma, I don't wanna lie
Am
Well I don't wanna be a soldier mamma, I don't wanna die
Am
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
INSTRUMENTAL (sax solo)
Am
Well I don't wanna be a beggar mamma, I don't wanna die
Am
Well I don't wanna be a theif now mamma, I don't wanna fly
G
Well I don't wanna be a churchman mamma, I don't wanna cry
Am
Well I don't wanna be a soldier mamma, I don't wanna die
Am
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
Hit it!
INSTRUMENTAL (sax solo)
Am
Well I don't wanna be a soldier mamma, I don't wanna die
Am
Well I don't wanna be a sailor mamma, I don't wanna fly
G
Well I don't wanna be a failure mamma, I don't wanna cry
Am
Well I don't wanna be a soldier mamma, I don't wanna die
Am
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play I Don't Want to Be a Soldier
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.