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The Trooper

Iron Maiden

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Metal Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
DYoull Take My Life But Ill Take Yours TooC  D​
YDoull Fire Your Musket But Ill Run You ThroughC  A#​
SA#o When Youre Waiting For The Next Attack C  D​
YDoud Better Stand Theres No Turning BackC. D​
TDhe Bugle Sounds And The Charge BeginsC  D​
BDut On This Battlefield No One WinsC  A#​
TA#he Smell Of Acrid Smoke And Horses BreatCh D​
ADs I Plunge On Into Certain Death.

Chorus
OCh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh ODh
OCh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh ODh
C D

Verse 2
TDhe Horse He Sweats With Fear We Break To RCunD​
TDhe Mighty Roar Of The Russian GunCs A#​
AA#nd As We Race Towards The Human WalCl D​
TDhe Screams Of Pain As My Comrades FCalDl
WDe Hurdle Bodies That Lay On The GroCunDd
ADnd The Russians Fire Another RouCndA#​
WA#e Get So Near Yet So Far AwayC  D​
WDe Wont Live To Fight Another Day.

Chorus
OCh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh ODh
OCh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh ODh

Verse 3
WDe Get So Close Near Enough To FiCghDt
WDhen A Russian Gets Me In His SiCghA#ts
HA#e Pulls The Trigger And I Feel The BlCowD​
AD Burst Of Rounds Take My Horse BelCowD.
ADnd As I Lay There Gazing At The CSkDy
MDy Bodys Numb And My Throat Is DCryA#​
AA#nd As I Lay Forgotten And AlConDe
WDithout A Tear I Draw My Parting Groan

Chorus
OCh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh ODh
OCh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh ODh
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Trooper?

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

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: D, C, A#

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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