Key: Em · BPM: 139 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, C/G, E5, C#5, B5, C, D, E, A5, F#5, G5, C5, Am, F5, F, D5, B, A
[Verse] E5 These days I find that C#5 B5 I don't listen E5 These days I find that C#5 B5 We're out of touch E5 These days I find that C#5 B5 I'm too busy E5 So why the attention, C#5 B5 Now you want my assistance C D E E5 What have you done for me? [Verse] G C D You've gone and got yourself in trouble G C D Now you want me to help you out E5 These days I find that C#5 B5 I can't be bothered E5 These days I find that C#5 B5 it's all too much E5 To pick up a gun and C#5 B5 Shoot a stranger E5 But I've got no choice C#5 B5 So here I come C D E E5 N.C. War ga-ames [Interlude] N.C. A5 E5 [Verse] E5 I'm up on the hills, A5 Playing little boy soldiers E5 A5 Reconnaissance duty up at 5:30 E5 Shoot, shoot, shoot and A5 Kill the natives E5 You're one of us and A5 We love you for that F#5 Think of honour, Queen and country F#5 You're a blessed son Of the British Empire F#5 God's on our side and So is Washington G5 Come out on the hills with The little boy soldiers G5 Come up on the hills, Playing little boy soldiers G5 Come out on the hills, C5 Playing little boy soldiers [Verse] C Come on outside - I'll sing you a lullaby Am Or tell a tale of C How goodness prevailed C We ruled the world, We killed and robbed Am The f king lot - but C We don't feel bad [Verse] N.C. F5 It was done beneath the C Am G Flag of democracy F5 C Am You'll believe and I do - yes G I do, yes F I do, yes I do E Yes I do, yes I do - Ooo-ooo-ooooo ooo-ooo-ooooo D D5 D5 Haaaaa! [Verse] E5 These days I find that C#5 B5 I can't be bothered E5 To argue with them, C#5 B5 Well what's the point? E5 Better to take your shots C#5 B5 And drop down dead E5 Then they send you C#5 B5 Home in a pine overcoat C D E E5 With a letter to your mum [Outro] E B A Saying find enclosed one son, E A One medal and a note B E To say he won
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 16th of November 1969, the track was released. The track was written by Paul Weller.
Track Info
- Song: Little Boy Soldiers
- Artist: The Jam
- Written by Paul Weller
- Produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
- Album: Setting Sons
- Released Date: 16 November 1969
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Em
- Chords: C, C/G, E5, C#5, B5, C, D, E, A5, F#5, G5, C5, Am, F5, F, D5, B, A
- BPM: 139
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Little Boy Soldiers in?
Little Boy Soldiers is in the key of Em.
Recommended Gear
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
Play this song in any key with the industry standard capo for acoustic and electric guitars. Built to last a lifetime.
View on Amazon
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.
What chords do I need for Little Boy Soldiers?
You need C, C/G, E5, C#5, B5, C, D, E, A5, F#5, G5, C5, Am, F5, F, D5, B, A to play Little Boy Soldiers by The Jam.
Do I need a capo for Little Boy Soldiers?
No capo is needed to play Little Boy Soldiers by The Jam.
How hard is Little Boy Soldiers to play on guitar?
Little Boy Soldiers by The Jam is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.