High Lonesome Chords

Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

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 I am a soldieDr, trained and conditioned A

 Served my time, bGut I didn't choose this mission D

 Fighting a war, AI think I'm the only G

 Solider for the lonelyD

 I have been woundedD, under fire A

 But it's not deterreGd, or weakened my desire D

 To defend Athem. ‘cause I'm the only G

 Solider for the lonelyD

Chorus

 For every heart Gthat's been broken A

 For every kind wGord left unspoken A

 Every proGmise not remembered A

 I'll not foGrget, I'll not surrenderD

 'Cause I'm the only A

GSoldier for the lonelDy

 Here in the trenchDes, no sanctuary A

 Nights are long,G and solitary D

 Nobody holds Ame, 'cause I'm the only G

 Soldier for the lonelyD

Chorus

 I'll plant a rose,D I'll shed a tear A

 I'll die alone, Gno one to hear D

 My battle cryA,'cause I'm the only G

 Soldier for the lonelyD A

 I'm the onlyG

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Soldier for the lonely