Street Soldier
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verse 1
C Em F
Baby, can you spare a (thought)?
C Em F
Or the necklace around your throat?
C Em F
Or your fine mink coat?
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine
Instrumental
C Em F
C Em F
C Em F
C G
[Refrão]Am C G Am
I may not look like much, but I owned the world, and I gave it all away.
Am C G Am
Now I'm an actor, on the street, and I do it for no pay.
verse 2
C Em F
Driver, can you spare a car?
C Em F
Bartender can you spare (that bar)?
C Em F
(Can anyone spare a cigar)?
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine
verse 3
C Em F
Hobo can you spare some soap?
C Em F
Dealer can you spare some dope?
C Em F
(... broke)
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine
[Refrão]Am C G Am
I may not look like much, but I owned the world, and I gave it all away.
Am C G Am
Now I'm an actor, on the street, and I do it for no pay.
C Em F
Brother can you spare a dime?
C Em F
Clock, can you spare some time?
C Em F
Mr Poet, can you spare a rhyme?
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine.
C Em F
Lady, can you spare some luck?
C Em F
Hooker, can you spare a fuck?
C Em F
(Speedster) can you spare a (truck)?
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine.
[Refrão]Am C G Am
I may not look like much, but I owned the world, and I gave it all away.
Am C G Am
Now I'm an actor, on the street, and I do it for no pay.
How to play Street Soldier
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 C. 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.