Soldier’s Joy Guitar Chords

Dtap to play
Atap to play
Gtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · G

One of the oldest and most-played fiddle tunes. Essential for mandolin, banjo, and fiddle players.

Jig Pattern
1234

Tip: On mandolin, use alternating down-up picking (tremolo style) on the melody notes. The chords are simple — D, A, and G.

Lyrics & Chords

Chord Chart

A Part

 
D
(8 bars of melody)
A D
(4 bars) (4 bars)
 

B Part

 
D G
(4 bars) (4 bars)
D A D
(4 bars) (2 bars) (2 bars)