[Intro]
A D
[Verse]
A Bm G
Oh, you poor old soldier, what will you become
A D G A
When there's no one left marching to the beat of your drum?
Em A D
You fought all the battles and survived every one
G Em7 A
Old soldier march on, march on
[Verse]
D A Bm G
Will you join all the wounded old soldiers like you
A D G A
And reflect on the glory like old soldiers do?
Em A D
But will you tell of your comrades as they tell of you?
G A D
Old soldier march on, march on
[Bridge]
G Em7 A
Will you relive each battle with toy tin soldiers
D C G
So that those who were lost can survive?
A D A D
Will you still see those eyes under dark smoky skies?
Em7 A
All your comrades who kept you alive
[Verse]
D A Bm G
Oh, you poor old soldier, what will you become
A D G A
When there's no one left marching to the beat of your drum?
Em A D
Will the band still be playing as you lay down your gun?
G A Bm
Old soldier march on, march on
G A D
Old soldier march on, march on