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Buf fa lo sol dier,
(F#m)dread lock Ras ta;
There was a buf fa lo sol dier
in the (F#m)heart of A mer i ca.
Said he was a Stol en from Af ri ca,
(F#m)brought to A mer i ca;
fight ing on ar riv al,
in the (F#m)fight ing for sur viv al,
I mean it.
When I an (A)a lyze the stench,
to me it (E)makes a (F#m)lot of sense
how the (A)dread lock Ras ta
was the (E)buf fa lo sol dier.
And he was tak en from Af ri ca,
(F#m)brought to A mer i ca,
There was a fight ing on ar riv al,
in the (F#m)fight ing for sur viv al.
Said he was a buf fa lo sol dier
(F#m)dread lock Ras ta,
buf fa lo sol dier
in the (F#m)heart of A mer i ca.
I mean it.
If you know (A)your his to ry,
then you would (E)know where you’re (F#m)com ing from.
Then you (A)would n’t have to me
was the (E)buf fa lo sol dier.
And he was who the (E)heck do I (F#m)think I am.
I’m just a (A)buf fa lo sol dier
in the (F#m)heart of A mer i ca,
stol en from Af ri ca,
(F#m)brought to A mer i ca.
Said he was fight ing on ar riv al,
(F#m)fight ing for sur viv al.
Said he was the buf fa lo sol dier,
win the (F#m)war for A mer i ca.
Sing ing: wo yo yo, wo yo yo yo;
Wo yo yo yo yo yo (D)yo (A)yo;
Wo yo yo, wo yo yo yo;
wo yo yo yo yo yo (D)yo (A)yo.
(F#m)Buf fa lo sol dier
trod ding through the (D)land.
Said you wan na (F#m)run and then you make a stand.
Trod ding through the (D)land,
yeah.
Said he was a (A)buf fa lo sol dier,
win the (F#m)war for A mer i ca,
buf fa lo sol dier,
the dread lock Ras ta.
Fight ing on ar riv al,
(F#m)fight ing for sur viv al,
driv en from the main land
to the (F#m)heart of the Car ib be an.
Sing ing: Wo yo yo yo yo yo yo;
wo yo yo yo yo yo (D)yo (A)yo.
Wo yo yo yo yo yo yo; wo yo yo yo yo yo (D)yo (A)yo.
- yo (D)yo (A)yo.
Wo yo yo yo yo yo yo; wo yo yo yo yo yo (D)yo (A)yo.
Wo yo yo yo yo yo yo; wo yo yo yo yo yo (D)yo (A)yo.
Buffalo Soldier — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Buffalo Soldier”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Buffalo Soldier" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Buffalo Soldier".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley in?
- The backing track is in A at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Buffalo Soldier" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Buffalo Soldier"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Buffalo Soldier", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Buffalo Soldier" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Buffalo Soldier"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Buffalo Soldier"?
- "Buffalo Soldier" was originally performed by Bob Marley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Bob Marley are available?
- Other accompaniments by Bob Marley: "One Love/People Get Ready", "Redemption Song". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Buffalo Soldier" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Buffalo Soldier" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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