The Lonely Soldier
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(iIntro 2x) C F C
C F C F C
Lonely Soldier, go home, lonely, but never alone,
Am F C
good eyes see nothing to shoot,
Am G C
good feet feel good, givin' up good boots.
C F C F C
Ask your father how'd you fall, ask your father how'd you fall!
Am F C
Like a leaf, sitting on the ground,
Am D C
good for nothing, except kicking around.
C F C F C
She died with her hand stretched out, she died with a hungry mouth,
F C G
she died with her mind full of doubt and thoughts of weakening.
F C F C
So, may your river never dry, may your mouth never lie,
F C
may you be satisfied to never know why,
G F G
sometimes someone just wants to die.
C F C
Where did you get those cuts on your hand?
F C
I thought I told you bout playin’ in the sand
Am F C
There's always someone kills for glass,
Am D C
there's always questions no one won't ask.
C F C F C
She died with her hand stretched out, she died with a hungry mouth,
F C G
she died with her mind full of doubt and thoughts of weakening.
F C F C
So, may your river never dry, may your mouth never lie,
F C
may you be satisfied to never know why,
G F G
sometimes someone just wants to die.
C F C F C
Lonely Soldier, go home, lonely, but never alone,
Am F C
good eyes see nothing to shoot,
Am G C
good feet feel good, givin' up good boots.
How to play The Lonely Soldier
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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.