Chordyes

The Trooper

Iron Maiden

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Trooper by Iron Maiden in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Metal Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
AYoull Take My Life But Ill Take Yours TooG  A​
YAoull Fire Your Musket But Ill Run You ThroughG  F​
SFo When Youre Waiting For The Next AttackG  A​
YAoud Better Stand Theres No Turning BackG. A​
TAhe Bugle Sounds And The Charge BeginsG  A​
BAut On This Battlefield No One WinsG  F​
TFhe Smell Of Acrid Smoke And Horses BreaGthA​
AAs I Plunge On Into Certain Death.

Chorus
OGh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OAh
OGh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OAh
G A

Verse 2
TAhe Horse He Sweats With Fear We Break To RGunA​
TAhe Mighty Roar Of The Russian GunGs F​
AFnd As We Race Towards The Human WaGllA​
TAhe Screams Of Pain As My Comrades FGalAl
WAe Hurdle Bodies That Lay On The GroGunAd
AAnd The Russians Fire Another RouGndF​
WFe Get So Near Yet So Far AwaGy A​
WAe Wont Live To Fight Another Day.

Chorus
OGh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OAh
OGh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OAh

Verse 3
WAe Get So Close Near Enough To FiGghAt
WAhen A Russian Gets Me In His SiGghFts
HFe Pulls The Trigger And I Feel The BGloAw
AA Burst Of Rounds Take My Horse BelGowA.
AAnd As I Lay There Gazing At The GSkAy
MAy Bodys Numb And My Throat Is DGryF​
AFnd As I Lay Forgotten And AGloAne
WAithout A Tear I Draw My Parting Groan

Chorus
OGh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OAh
OGh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OAh
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Trooper?

The chords for The Trooper are: A, G, F

What is the original key of The Trooper?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing The Trooper?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Trooper in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Trooper be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Trooper on ukulele?

Chord The Trooper can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Trooper?

The Trooper uses 3 chords: A, G, F

What is the easiest way to play The Trooper?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Trooper released in?

The Trooper was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Trooper?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Trooper to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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