Old Soldier
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Gmaj7 F#m Bm Gmaj7 F#m Bm Gmaj7 F#m Bm
D A F#m
Listen old soldier where ever you are
G D A
Hills of the valley's come near or come far
D A F#m
You say youth is a treasure we waste when we're young
G D A Gmaj7
So come down from the place where your medals are hung
G A D Bm
Your forever returning and learning to fight
G A Gmaj7 F#m Bm
And you feel just like an old soldier tonight
D A F#m
Listen old soldier cause time doesn't wait
G D A
Moon's on your shoulder the hour is late
D A F#m
Something there inside still calls out to you
G D A Gmaj7
And you won't fade away whatever you do
G A D Bm
Your forever beginning barely winning the fight
G A Gmaj 7
You feel just like an old soldier tonight
G A F#m Gmaj7
Your not getting any younger that much is true
G A F#m Gmaj7
But your still got that hunger burning in you
Asus
So what'll you do now
Harmonica
Asus Gmaj F#m Bm
So what'll you do now
D A F#m
Listen old soldier to the sound in your ear
G D A
Of too many battles for too many years
D A F#m
There's only one thing you've learned in defeat
G D A Gmaj7
Is that losing is bitter and victor is sweet
G A D Bm
Your always unraveling and traveling lite
G A G
And you feel like an old soldier tonight
G A Gmaj 7 F#m Bm
And you feel like an old soldier tonight
From the "Thousand Roads" CD Atlantic Records 1993
1992 Museum Steps Music (ASCAP)
How to play Old Soldier
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gmaj7. 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.