The Happy Soldier
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[Intro: ]Am F C G
Am F C G
I've been thinking
Am F C G
Why don't we
Am F C G
Jump onboard some gunship
Am F C G
And sail away to sea
Am F
And if I'm seized by enemy
C
Of any kind
G
I don't mind
Am
They'll be sorry
F
Wait and see
C G
The SAS will rescue me
Am F C G
I've been thinking
Am F C G
I'm so bored
Am F C G
What a life to live and die
Am F C G
By the silver sword
Am F
And if I'm crashed on stormy seas
C G
The darkness falls and all I see
Am
Is a desert island
F
That's ok
C G
I'll use the stars to find my way
Am F
If I'm drifting to no-man's land
C G
GHQ will lend a hand
Am F C G
And there's nothing king and country wouldn't do for me
How to play The Happy Soldier
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.