Soldier Boy

by The Shirelles
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Soldier Boy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

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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 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.

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