Semper Fi - Trace Adkins

Semper Fi

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Intro:
 
E|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
G|-----------------3-0-------------------|
B|---------5---5-3-----------------------|
e|---7---7-------------------------------|
 
Verse 1:
 
C F G Em
He sat in that long line of barber chairs
C F G Em
The sergeant asked him. "son, would you like to keep your hair?"
C F G Em
He said, "yes sir," as he heard those clippers buzz and hum.
C F G
(strum once)
The sergeant said, "Well hold out your hands, here it comes."
 
[Refrão]
C
Semper Fi
F
Do or die
D Am G
So gung-ho to go and pay the price
C
Here's to Leathernecks
F
Devil Dogs and Jarheads
G Em
Parris Island in July
C F D Am G
Semper Fi
 
Verse 2:
 
C F G Em
I sleep in my bed instead of a fox hole
C F G Em
I've never heard my boss tell me to lock and load
C F G Em
Ain't no bullet holes in the side of my SUV
C F G (strum once)
'Cause the kid next door just shipped out overseas
 
[Refrão]
C
Semper Fi
F
Do or Die
D Am G
So gung-ho to go and pay the price
C
Here's to Leathernecks
F
Devil Dogs and Jarheads
G Em
Parris Island in July
C
Semper Fi
 
Verse 3:
 
Am G
For the few that wear the dress blues
C F
Haircut high and tight
Em G C
Who are proud to be the first ones in the fight
D C F G F C
D Em
Semper Fi
 
[Refrão]
C
Semper Fi
F
Do or die
D Am G
So gung-ho to go and pay the price
C
Here's to Leathernecks
F
Devil Dogs and Jarheads
G Em
Parris Island in July
C F
Never leave a man behind
G (Ring out) E
A Marine, a Marine for life
C F C D G Em C
 
Semper Fi

How to play Semper Fi

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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.

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