Marine Recruiter
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Intro
D A E x4
[Refrão]
D A E
Sergeant Smiles Marine recruiter
D A E
Teach you to program computers
D A E
Teach you all the skills you need
D A E
You can die with dignity
{Instrumental}
D A E x6
A D A
[Verso 1]
A
I got a phone call from the Sergeant yesterday
A
He had a message from the good old USA
D
Good grades, high IQ, you're one terrific guy
We'll let you push the buttons while the other people die
[Pré-Refrão]
G E
No way, that's what I say
G A
I don't wanna be a Marine
F#
today
[Refrão]
D A E
Sergeant Smiles Marine recruiter
D A E
Teach you to program computers
D A E
Teach you all the skills you need
D A E
You can be a fucking pig
[Pós-Refrão]
D A E
And that's why
D A E
Sergeant Smiles
D A E
That's why
D A E
Sergeant Smiles
D A E
That's why
D A E
Sergeant Smiles
D A E
That's why
D A E
Sergeant Smiles
D x3
[Verso 2]
A
Every day in high school, when I got home
A
Marine recruiters called me on the phone
A
Oh God, I never thought it would come to this
A
I get cards, I get calls, now I'm on the mailing list
[Pré-Refrão]
G E
Mom, I'm not home
G A F#
If they call me on the phone
[Refrão]
D A E
Sergeant Smiles Marine recruiter
D A E
Teach you to program computers
D A E
Teach you all the skills you need
D A E
You can die with dignity
[Pós-Refrão]
D A E
And that's why
D A E
Sergeant Smiles
D A E
That's why
D A E
Sergeant Smiles
D A E
That's why
D A E
Sergeant Smiles
D A E
That's why
D A E
Sergeant Smiles
How to play Marine Recruiter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.