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The Trooper

Iron Maiden

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Metal Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
CYoull Take My Life But Ill Take Yours TooA#   C​
YCoull Fire Your Musket But Ill Run You ThroughA#   G#​
SG#o When Youre Waiting For The Next Attack A#   C​
YCoud Better Stand Theres No Turning BackA#.  C​
TChe Bugle Sounds And The Charge BeginsA#   C​
BCut On This Battlefield No One WinsA#   G#​
TG#he Smell Of Acrid Smoke And Horses BreatA#h  C​
ACs I Plunge On Into Certain Death.

Chorus
OA#h Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OhC​
OA#h Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OhC​
A# C

Verse 2
TChe Horse He Sweats With Fear We Break To RA#un C​
TChe Mighty Roar Of The Russian GunA#s  G#​
AG#nd As We Race Towards The Human WalA#l  C​
TChe Screams Of Pain As My Comrades FA#allC​
WCe Hurdle Bodies That Lay On The GroA#undC​
ACnd The Russians Fire Another RouA#nd G#​
WG#e Get So Near Yet So Far AwayA#   C​
WCe Wont Live To Fight Another Day.

Chorus
OA#h Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OhC​
OA#h Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OhC​

Verse 3
WCe Get So Close Near Enough To FiA#ghtC​
WChen A Russian Gets Me In His SiA#ghtG#s
HG#e Pulls The Trigger And I Feel The BlA#ow C​
AC Burst Of Rounds Take My Horse BelA#ow.C​
ACnd As I Lay There Gazing At The A#SkyC​
MCy Bodys Numb And My Throat Is DA#ry G#​
AG#nd As I Lay Forgotten And AlA#oneC​
WCithout A Tear I Draw My Parting Groan

Chorus
OA#h Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OhC​
OA#h Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OhC​
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Trooper?

The chords for The Trooper are: C, A#, G#

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: C, A#, G#

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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