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The Trooper

Iron Maiden

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Metal Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
GYoull Take My Life But Ill Take Yours TooF  G​
YGoull Fire Your Musket But Ill Run You ThroughF  D#​
SD#o When Youre Waiting For The Next Attack F  G​
YGoud Better Stand Theres No Turning BackF. G​
TGhe Bugle Sounds And The Charge BeginsF  G​
BGut On This Battlefield No One WinsF  D#​
TD#he Smell Of Acrid Smoke And Horses BreatFh G​
AGs I Plunge On Into Certain Death.

Chorus
OFh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OGh
OFh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OGh
F G

Verse 2
TGhe Horse He Sweats With Fear We Break To RFunG​
TGhe Mighty Roar Of The Russian GunFs D#​
AD#nd As We Race Towards The Human WalFl G​
TGhe Screams Of Pain As My Comrades FFalGl
WGe Hurdle Bodies That Lay On The GroFunGd
AGnd The Russians Fire Another RouFndD#​
WD#e Get So Near Yet So Far AwayF  G​
WGe Wont Live To Fight Another Day.

Chorus
OFh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OGh
OFh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OGh

Verse 3
WGe Get So Close Near Enough To FiFghGt
WGhen A Russian Gets Me In His SiFghD#ts
HD#e Pulls The Trigger And I Feel The BlFowG​
AG Burst Of Rounds Take My Horse BelFowG.
AGnd As I Lay There Gazing At The FSkGy
MGy Bodys Numb And My Throat Is DFryD#​
AD#nd As I Lay Forgotten And AlFonGe
WGithout A Tear I Draw My Parting Groan

Chorus
OFh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OGh
OFh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh OGh
Also available in: E (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Trooper?

The chords for The Trooper are: G, F, D#

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: G, F, D#

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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