The Unknown Soldier
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G Am
Practice where the news is read
Am
Television children dead.
G
Unborn, Living, Living Dead,
F C D Am
Bullet strikes the helmet's head.
F C D Am
And--
A Ab
It's all over for the
G G#
Unknown soldier.
A Ab
It's all over for the
G G# Am
Unknown soldier uh huh
*drum roll and gun shot*
Am
Make a grave for the unknown soldier,
G
nestled in your hollow shoulder.
Am G
The unknown soldier
F C D Am
Practice as the news is read
F C D Am
Television children dead.
G C G C G C G
F C D Am
Bullet strikes the helmet's head.
F C D Am
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A Ab
It's all over
G G#
the was is over
*repeat and fade*
How to play The Unknown 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 G. 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.