The Trooper
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Intro: Em D C D (3x)
Em D
You'll take my life but i'll take yours too
Em D
You'll fire your musket but i'll run you through
C D
So when you're waiting for the next attack
Em D
You'd better stand there's no turning back.
Em D
The bugle sounds and the charge begins
Em D
But on this battlefield no one wins
C D
The smell of acrid smoke and horses breath
Em D
As i plunge on into certain death.
D Em
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
D Em (Em D C D)2x
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Em D
The horse he sweats with fear we break to run
Em D
The mighty roar of the russian guns
C D
And as we race towards the human wall
Em D
The screams of pain as my comrades fall
Em D
We hurdle bodies that lay on the ground
Em D
And the russians fire another round
C D
We get so near yet so far away
Em D
We won't live to fight another day.
Em D
We get so close near enough to fight
Em D
When a russian gets me in his sights
C D
He pulls the trigger and i feel the blow
Em D
A burst of rounds take my horse below.
Em D
And as i lay there gazing at the sky
Em D
My body's numb and my throat is dry
C D
And as i lay forgotten and alone
Em D
Without a tear i draw my parting groan
D Em
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
D Em (Em D C D)
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
How to play The Trooper
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 Em. 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.