Talking Old Soldiers
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Cm
why hello
G
say can i buy you another glass of beer
Cm
well thanks alot, thats kind of you
G
its nice to know you care
Abmaj7 G7+ Cm Cm/Bb
these days theres so much going on
Abmaj7 G7+ Cm Cm/Bb
no one seems to want to know
Abmaj7 G7+ Cm Cm/Bb F/A
I may be just an old soldier to some
Abmaj7 G7+
but i know how it feels to grow old
Cm
yeah thats right
G/B
you can see me here most every night
Cm G/B
youll always see me staring at the wall and the lights
Abmaj7 G7+ Cm Cm/Bb
funny i remeber though its years ago id say
Abmaj7 G7+ Cm Cm/Bb
id stand at the bar with my friends whove passed away
Abmaj7 G7 Cm Cm/Bb F/A
and drink three times the beer that i can drink today
Abmaj7 G7+
yes i know how it feels to grow old
Cm
i know what theyre saying son
Cm/Bb
there goes old mad joe again
F/A
well i maybe mad at that ive seen enough
Ab
to make a man go out his brain
Cm G/B
well do they know what its like to have a grave yard as a friend
Cm7 F
cause thats where they are boy all of them
Abmaj7 G7+
dont seem likely that ill get friends like that again
Cm
well its time ive moved off
G/B
but its been great just listening to you
Cm G/B
and i might even see you the next time im passing through
Abmaj7 G7+ Cm Cm/Bb
youre right threse so much going on
Abmaj7 G7+ Cm Cm/Bb
no one seems to want to know
Abmaj7 G7+
so keep well, keep well old friend
Cm Cm/Bb F
and have another drink on me
Abmaj7
just ignore all the others
G7+ Cm
youve got your memories
Cm/Bb Abmaj7 G7+ Cm
youve got your memories
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.