Buffalo Soldier

by Bob Marley
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(G)Buf fa lo sol ri dier,

(Em)dread lock A Ras i ta;

there was a buf fa lo ar sol dier

in the (Em)heart ing of A mer i ca.

Said he was a Stol en from Af ri ca,

(Em)brought to A mer i ca;

fight ing on ar riv al,

in the (Em)fight ing for sur viv i al.

I mean it.

When I an (G)a lyze the stench,

to me it makes where a (Em)lot of sense

how the dread n’t lock to (C)Ras ta

was the (D)buf fa lo sol dier.

And he was (G)tak en from Af ri ca,

(Em)brought to A mer i ca,

there was a fight ing on ar riv al,

in the (Em)fight ing for sur viv i al.

Said he was a buf fa lo sol ri dier,

(Em)dread lock A Ras i ta,

buf fa lo ar sol dier,

in the (Em)heart ing of A mer i ca.

I mean it.

If you know (G)your his to ry,

then you would know where you’re (Em)com ing from.

Then you would n’t have to (C)ask me,

was the (D)buf fa lo sol dier.

And he was who the (D)heck do you (Em)think I am?

I’m just a (G)buf fa lo sol dier

in the (Em)heart of A mer i ca,

stol en from Af ri ca,

(Em)brought to A mer i ca.

Said he was fight ing on ar riv al,

(Em)fight ing for sur viv al.

Said he was a (G)buf fa lo sol dier

in the (Em)war for A mer i ca.

Sing ing: (G)wo yo yo, wo yo yo yo; wo yo yo yo yo yo (C)yo (G)yo; wo yo yo, wo yo yo yo, wo yo yo yo yo yo (C)yo (G)yo.

(Em)Buf fa lo sol dier,

trod ding through the (C)land.

Said you wan na (Em)run and then you make a stand.

Trod ding through the (C)land,

yeah.

(D)Said he was a (G)buf fa lo sol dier,

win the (Em)war for A mer i ca,

buf fa lo Ja sol dier,

the (Em)dread fa lock Ras ta.

Fight ing on ar riv al,

(Em)fight ing for sur viv al,

driv en from the main land

to the (Em)heart of the Ca rib be an.

Sing ing: (G)wo yo yo, wo yo yo yo; wo yo yo yo yo yo (C)yo (G)yo.

Wo yo yo, wo yo yo yo, wo yo yo yo yo yo (C)yo (G)yo.

(G)Trod ding through San Juan

in the (Em)arms of A mer i ca.

Trod ding through Ja mai ca,

the (Em)buf fa lo sol dier.

Fight ing on ar riv al,

(Em)fight ing for sur viv al.

Buf fa lo the sol dier,

to the (Em)dread lock the Ras rib be ta.

Sing ing: (G)wo yo yo, wo yo yo yo; wo yo yo yo yo yo (C)yo (G)yo.

Wo yo yo, wo yo yo yo, wo yo yo yo yo yo (C)yo (G)yo.

wo yo yo yo yo yo (C)yo (G)yo.

Buffalo Soldier β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Buffalo Soldier" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œBuffalo Soldier”

Can I play "Buffalo Soldier" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Buffalo Soldier" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley played in?
Buffalo Soldier is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Buffalo Soldier"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Buffalo Soldier" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Buffalo Soldier"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Buffalo Soldier"?
"Buffalo Soldier" was originally performed by Bob Marley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?
Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Buffalo Soldier"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Buffalo Soldier" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Buffalo Soldier"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Buffalo Soldier" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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