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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Harmonica
Dixie Chicks’ heartfelt ballad about a young soldier and the girl he left behind. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle fingerpicking pattern on the verses to bring out the storytelling quality. If strumming, keep it soft and let the lyrics carry the emotion. A capo on the 2nd fret works well for matching the original recording.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
G – A
D – G
A – D
Bm – G
A
D – G
A – D
Chorus
G – D
A
G – D – Bm – A
Verse 2
D – G – A (×2)
D – G
A – D
Chorus
G – D
A
G – D – Bm – A
Verse 3
D – G
A
D – G
A – D
Bm – G
A
D – G
A – D
Chorus
G – D
A
G – D – Bm – A
Verse 4
D – G – A (×2)
D – G
A – D
Bm – G
A
D – G
A – D
Chorus
G – D
A
G – D – Bm – A
Chorus
G – D
A
G – D – Bm – A
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Travelin’ Soldier"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Bm.
Is "Travelin’ Soldier" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Travelin’ Soldier" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Travelin’ Soldier"?
It was written by Bruce Robison, and released in 2002.