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INTRO SOL/FA# SOL LA RE 2x
VERSE 1:
RE SIm SOL
He used to play in daddy's uniform with the stripes across the sleeve
RE SIm SOL LA
And he knew when he was all grown up what he was gonna to be
SOL RE/FA# MIm RE/FA#
He used to like to ambush every careless cat or dog
SOL RE MIm LA
That had the nerve to cross the battle lines he had drawn
CHORUS
SOL RE/FA# SOL RE/FA#
And even though he didn't know what his dad was fighting for
SOL RE/FA# MIm LA
He was proud to be the other little soldier
SOL/FA# SOL LA RE
In this war
VERSE 2:
RE SOL
The phone rang in the middle of the night when they called his dad to go
RE SIm SOL LA
Kissed him and his mom goodbye and said God I love you both
SOL RE/FA# MIm RE/FA#
I know that it's a lot to ask of such a little man
SOL RE/FA# MIm LA
But hold the fort and I'll be home as quickly as I can
CHORUS
SOL RE/FA# SOL RE/FA#
And even though he didn't know what his dad was fighting for
SOL RE/FA# MIm LA
He was proud to be the other little soldier
SOL/FA# SOL LA RE
In this war
BRIDGE:
SOL RE/FA# MIm RE/FA#
A wall cannot begin to hold the names of all the kids
SOL RE/FA# MIm RE LA
Who gave the great sacrifice that any child could give
VERSE 3:
RE SOL
It was the first time he had ever seen a flag from up that close
RE SIm SOL LA
And he watched them as they folded it so careful and so slow
SOL RE/FA# MIm RE/FA#
As they gave it to his mother he knew what he should do
SOL RE MIm LA
He raised his little hand and gave his dad one last salute
OUTRO CHORUS:
SOL RE/FA# SOL RE/FA#
And even though he didn't know what his dad was fighting for
SOL RE/FA# MIm
He was proud to be the other little soldier
SOL RE/FA# MIm LA
He was proud to be the other little soldier
SOL/FA# SOL LA RE
In this war
SOL/FA# SOL LA RE
Mmmm yeah yeah
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