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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”
- What key is "Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles played in?
- Soldier Boy is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Soldier Boy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Soldier Boy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Soldier Boy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.