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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Soldier Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Soldier Boy" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Soldier Boy" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Soldier Boy" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Soldier Boy" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Soldier Boy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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