Capo 1st fret

Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

 [G/f#] 2x

Verse 1

 He used to play in daddy's uniform with the stripes across the sleeve

 And he knew when he was all grown up what he was gonna to be

He used to like to ambush every careless cat or dog

That had the nerve to cross the battle lines he had drawn

Chorus

And even though he didn't know what his dad was fighting for

He was proud to be the other little soldier

  [G/f#]

In this war

Verse 2

The phone rang in the middle of the night when they called his dad to go

Kissed him and his mom goodbye and said God I love you both

I know that it's a lot to ask of such a little man

But hold the fort and I'll be home as quickly as I can

Chorus

And even though he didn't know what his dad was fighting for

He was proud to be the other little soldier

  [G/f#]

In this war

Bridge

A wall cannot begin to hold the names of all the kids

Who gave the great sacrifice that any child could give

Verse 3

 It was the first time he had ever seen a flag from up that close

 And he watched them as they folded it so careful and so slow

As they gave it to his mother he knew what he should do

He raised his little hand and gave his dad one last salute

Outro chorus

And even though he didn't know what his dad was fighting for

He was proud to be the other little soldier

He was proud to be the other little soldier

  [G/f#]

In this war

 [G/f#]

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