Soldier For The Lonely
View chords used in this chart
Ocultar tablatura
Not entirely sure the intro is totally correct. but here's how I heart it!
Intro Tab:
e-10h 12h 14--14h 14p 12-10h 12-----------------e
b-----------------------------------------------b
g-----------------------------------------------g
d-----------------------------------------------d
a-----------------------------------------------a
E-----------------------------------------------E
e-10h 12 10h 12---10---------------------------e
b----------------------10h 12-------------------b
g-----------------------------------------------g
d-----------------------------------------------d
a-----------------------------------------------a
E-----------------------------------------------E
D(barre)
e------------------10---------------------------e
b-----12-10----10--10---------------------------b
g--12-------12-----11---------------------------g
d------------------12---------------------------d
a------------------12---------------------------a
E------------------10---------------------------E
Intro: D
D A
I am a soldier, trained and conditioned
G D
Served my time, but I didn't choose this mission
A G
Fighting a war, I think I'm the only
D
Solider for the lonely
D A
I have been wounded, under fire
G D
But it's not deterred, or weakened my desire
A G
To defend them. 'cause I'm the only
D
Solider for the lonely
Chorus:
G A
For every heart that's been broken
G A
For every kind word left unspoken
G A
Every promise not remembered
G D
I'll not forget, I'll not surrender
A
'Cause I'm the only
G D
Soldier for the lonely
D A
Here in the trenches, no sanctuary
G D
Nights are long, and solitary
A G
Nobody holds me, 'cause I'm the only
D
Soldier for the lonely
Chorus
D A
I'll plant a rose, I'll shed a tear
G D
I'll die alone, no one to hear
A G
My battle cry,'cause I'm the only
D A
Soldier for the lonely
G
I'm the only
D A D A D.
Soldier for the lonely
How to play Soldier For The Lonely
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 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.