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He’s (F#)five foot two a and he’s (G#m)six feet four, a he (F#)fights with and a mis siles and with (B)spears.
And He’s (E)all of thir ty (F#)one and he’s (B)on ly sev en (G#m)teen, he’s been a (E)sol dier for a thou sand (C#m7)years.
He’s a (F#)Cath o lic, a du an (G#m)a the ist, a a (F#)Bud dhist and a Bap tist and a (B)Jew.
And he (E)knows he should n’t (F#)kill and he (B)knows he al ways (G#m)will, kill you for (E)me my friend and me or (C#m7)you.
And he’s (F#)fight ing for for Can a da, he’s (G#m)fight ing for for France, he’s (E)fight ing for the (F#)U.
S.
(B)A.
And he’s (E)fight ing for the (F#)Rus sians and he’s (B)fight ing for Ja (G#m)pan, and he (E)thinks we’ll put an end to war this (C#m7)way.
And he’s (F#)fight ing for de moc ra cy, he’s (G#m)fight ing for the Reds, he (E)says it’s for the (F#)peace of (B)all.
He’s the (E)one who must de (F#)cide sians who’s to (B)live and who’s to (G#m)die, and he (E)nev er sees the writ ing on the (C#m7)wall.
But with (E)out him, how would (F#)Hit ler have con (B)demned him at Lie (G#m)bau?
With (E)out him, Cae sar (F#)would have stood a (B)lone.
He’s the (E)one who gives his (F#)bod y as a (B)weap on of the (G#m)war, and with (E)out him all this kill ing can’t go (C#m7)on.
He’s the (E)u ni ver sal (F#)sol dier and he (B)real ly is to (G#m)blame, his (E)or ders come from (F#)far a way no (B)more.
They come from (E)him and you and (F#)me, and, (B)broth ers, can’t you (G#m)see?
This is (E)not the way we put the end to (C#m)war.
The Universal Soldier — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "The Universal Soldier" 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 B, 105 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Universal Soldier”
- Can I play "The Universal Soldier" 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 "The Universal Soldier" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Universal Soldier" by Buffy Sainte-Marie played in?
- The Universal Soldier is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Universal Soldier"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Universal Soldier" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Universal Soldier"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Universal Soldier"?
- "The Universal Soldier" was originally performed by Buffy Sainte-Marie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Universal Soldier"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: B, C#m, C#m7, E, F#, G#m.
- What other songs by Buffy Sainte-Marie can I play here?
- Try "UNTIL IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO GO", "Until It's Time For You To Go". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Universal Soldier"?
- 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. "The Universal Soldier" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Universal Soldier"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Universal Soldier" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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