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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Soldier Boy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Soldier Boy”
- Can I play "Soldier Boy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — 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 "Soldier Boy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles played in?
- Soldier Boy is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Soldier Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Soldier Boy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Soldier Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Soldier Boy"?
- "Soldier Boy" was originally performed by The Shirelles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Soldier Boy"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Bb7, Eb, F7, Gm.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Soldier Boy"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Soldier Boy" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Soldier Boy"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Soldier Boy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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