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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Guitar
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Two days past eighteen
G A
He was waiting for the bus in his army green
D G
Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
A D
Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
Bm G
He’s a little shy so she gives him a smile
A
And he said would you mind sittin’ down for a while
D G
And talking to me I’m feeling a little low
A D
She said I’m off in an hour and I know where we can go
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 2
D G A
So they went down and they sat on the pier
D G A
He said I bet you got a boyfriend but I don’t care
D G
I got no one to send a letter to
A D
Would you mind if I sent one back here to you
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 3
D G
So the letters came from an army camp
A
In California then Vietnam
D G
And he told her of his heart
A D
It might be love and all of the things he was so scared of
Bm G
He said when it’s getting kinda rough over here
A
I think of that day sittin’ down at the pier
D G
And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
A D
Don’t worry but I won’t be able to write for a while
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 4
D G A
One Friday night at a football game
D G A
The Lord’s Prayer said and the anthem sang
D G
A man said folks would you bow your heads
A D
For a list of local Vietnam dead
Bm G
Crying all alone under the stands
A
Was a piccolo player in the marching band
D G
And one name read and nobody really cared
A D
But a pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
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.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Ukulele
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Two days past eighteen
G A
He was waiting for the bus in his army green
D G
Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
A D
Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
Bm G
He’s a little shy so she gives him a smile
A
And he said would you mind sittin’ down for a while
D G
And talking to me I’m feeling a little low
A D
She said I’m off in an hour and I know where we can go
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 2
D G A
So they went down and they sat on the pier
D G A
He said I bet you got a boyfriend but I don’t care
D G
I got no one to send a letter to
A D
Would you mind if I sent one back here to you
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 3
D G
So the letters came from an army camp
A
In California then Vietnam
D G
And he told her of his heart
A D
It might be love and all of the things he was so scared of
Bm G
He said when it’s getting kinda rough over here
A
I think of that day sittin’ down at the pier
D G
And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
A D
Don’t worry but I won’t be able to write for a while
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 4
D G A
One Friday night at a football game
D G A
The Lord’s Prayer said and the anthem sang
D G
A man said folks would you bow your heads
A D
For a list of local Vietnam dead
Bm G
Crying all alone under the stands
A
Was a piccolo player in the marching band
D G
And one name read and nobody really cared
A D
But a pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
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.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Piano
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Two days past eighteen
G A
He was waiting for the bus in his army green
D G
Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
A D
Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
Bm G
He’s a little shy so she gives him a smile
A
And he said would you mind sittin’ down for a while
D G
And talking to me I’m feeling a little low
A D
She said I’m off in an hour and I know where we can go
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 2
D G A
So they went down and they sat on the pier
D G A
He said I bet you got a boyfriend but I don’t care
D G
I got no one to send a letter to
A D
Would you mind if I sent one back here to you
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 3
D G
So the letters came from an army camp
A
In California then Vietnam
D G
And he told her of his heart
A D
It might be love and all of the things he was so scared of
Bm G
He said when it’s getting kinda rough over here
A
I think of that day sittin’ down at the pier
D G
And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
A D
Don’t worry but I won’t be able to write for a while
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 4
D G A
One Friday night at a football game
D G A
The Lord’s Prayer said and the anthem sang
D G
A man said folks would you bow your heads
A D
For a list of local Vietnam dead
Bm G
Crying all alone under the stands
A
Was a piccolo player in the marching band
D G
And one name read and nobody really cared
A D
But a pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
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.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Banjo
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Two days past eighteen
G A
He was waiting for the bus in his army green
D G
Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
A D
Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
Bm G
He’s a little shy so she gives him a smile
A
And he said would you mind sittin’ down for a while
D G
And talking to me I’m feeling a little low
A D
She said I’m off in an hour and I know where we can go
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 2
D G A
So they went down and they sat on the pier
D G A
He said I bet you got a boyfriend but I don’t care
D G
I got no one to send a letter to
A D
Would you mind if I sent one back here to you
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 3
D G
So the letters came from an army camp
A
In California then Vietnam
D G
And he told her of his heart
A D
It might be love and all of the things he was so scared of
Bm G
He said when it’s getting kinda rough over here
A
I think of that day sittin’ down at the pier
D G
And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
A D
Don’t worry but I won’t be able to write for a while
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 4
D G A
One Friday night at a football game
D G A
The Lord’s Prayer said and the anthem sang
D G
A man said folks would you bow your heads
A D
For a list of local Vietnam dead
Bm G
Crying all alone under the stands
A
Was a piccolo player in the marching band
D G
And one name read and nobody really cared
A D
But a pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
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.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Travelin’ Soldier Chords – Mandolin
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Two days past eighteen
G A
He was waiting for the bus in his army green
D G
Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
A D
Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
Bm G
He’s a little shy so she gives him a smile
A
And he said would you mind sittin’ down for a while
D G
And talking to me I’m feeling a little low
A D
She said I’m off in an hour and I know where we can go
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 2
D G A
So they went down and they sat on the pier
D G A
He said I bet you got a boyfriend but I don’t care
D G
I got no one to send a letter to
A D
Would you mind if I sent one back here to you
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 3
D G
So the letters came from an army camp
A
In California then Vietnam
D G
And he told her of his heart
A D
It might be love and all of the things he was so scared of
Bm G
He said when it’s getting kinda rough over here
A
I think of that day sittin’ down at the pier
D G
And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
A D
Don’t worry but I won’t be able to write for a while
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 4
D G A
One Friday night at a football game
D G A
The Lord’s Prayer said and the anthem sang
D G
A man said folks would you bow your heads
A D
For a list of local Vietnam dead
Bm G
Crying all alone under the stands
A
Was a piccolo player in the marching band
D G
And one name read and nobody really cared
A D
But a pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
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.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Two days past eighteen
G A
He was waiting for the bus in his army green
D G
Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
A D
Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
Bm G
He’s a little shy so she gives him a smile
A
And he said would you mind sittin’ down for a while
D G
And talking to me I’m feeling a little low
A D
She said I’m off in an hour and I know where we can go
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 2
D G A
So they went down and they sat on the pier
D G A
He said I bet you got a boyfriend but I don’t care
D G
I got no one to send a letter to
A D
Would you mind if I sent one back here to you
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 3
D G
So the letters came from an army camp
A
In California then Vietnam
D G
And he told her of his heart
A D
It might be love and all of the things he was so scared of
Bm G
He said when it’s getting kinda rough over here
A
I think of that day sittin’ down at the pier
D G
And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
A D
Don’t worry but I won’t be able to write for a while
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Verse 4
D G A
One Friday night at a football game
D G A
The Lord’s Prayer said and the anthem sang
D G
A man said folks would you bow your heads
A D
For a list of local Vietnam dead
Bm G
Crying all alone under the stands
A
Was a piccolo player in the marching band
D G
And one name read and nobody really cared
A D
But a pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
Chorus
G D
I cried never gonna hold the hand
A
Of another guy too young for him they say
G D Bm A
Can’t help but wonder now what it’s like in another town
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.