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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Universal Soldier" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of B, 105 BPM.
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About “The Universal Soldier”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Universal Soldier" 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. "The Universal Soldier" is in B.
- 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.
- Does "The Universal Soldier" 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. "The Universal Soldier" is in the key of B at 105 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Universal Soldier"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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