My Vietnam
View chords used in this chart
Bm | x4
Bm | | | |
Daddy was a soldier, he taught me about freedom
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Peace and all the great things that we take advantage of
D | A | Bm | F# |
Once I fed the homeless, I'll never forget
D | A5 | E5 | | Bm
The look upon their faces as I treated them with respect.
| C#m7/b5 | D | E7 | Bm |C#m7/b5 | D | E7 |
This is my Vietnam, I'm at war, Life keeps on dropping bombs and I keep score.
This is my Vietnam, I'm at war they keep dropping bombs and I keep score.
G | Bm | G | Bm |G | Bm |
What do you expect from me?
G | Bm | G | Bm | Em9 | |
What am I not giving you? What could I do for you to make me OK in your eyes
How to play My Vietnam
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.