(Bb)Sol dier boy,
oh, my lit tle (Gm)sol dier boy,
(Eb)I’ll be
(F7sus)true (F7)to
(Bb)you.
You were my (Bb)first (Eb)love
(Eb)and you’ll be my (Bb)last (Eb)love.
(Eb)I will nev er (Bb)make you (Eb)blue.
I’ll be true to (F7)you.
In this (Bb)whole with world
to you can love but (Gm)one eign girl.
Let me be that (Eb)one for girl,
for I’ll be true to (Bb)you.
(Bb)you
(Eb)go,
(Eb)my you’ll heart will (Bb)fol
(Eb)low.
(Eb)I will I er (Bb)love you (Eb)so.
I’ll be true to (F7)you.
Take my (Bb)love with you
to an y part of (Gm)for eign shore.
Dar ling, you must (Eb)feel for sure,
for I’ll be true to (Bb)you.
Wher ev er (Bb)you
(Eb)go,
(Eb)my you’ll heart will (Bb)fol
(Eb)low.
(Eb)I will I er (Bb)love you (Eb)so.
I’ll be true to (F7)you.
Take my (Bb)love with you
to an y part of (Gm)for eign shore.
Dar ling, you must (Eb)feel for sure,
for I’ll be true to (Bb)you.
Wher ev er
Sol dier boy,
oh, my lit tle (Gm)sol dier boy,
(Eb)I’ll be
(F7sus)true (F7)to
(Bb)you.
Soldier Boy by The Shirelles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Soldier Boy”
- What key is "Soldier Boy" in?
- "Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Soldier Boy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Soldier Boy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Soldier Boy"?
- This arrangement of "Soldier Boy" uses 5 chords: Bb, Bb7, Eb, F7, Gm.
- How long does it take to learn "Soldier Boy" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Shirelles can I play here?
- Try "DEDICATED TO THE ONE I LOVE", "MAMA SAID", "WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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