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A Soldier's Last Letter chords by
Charlie Louvin
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
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C
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Am
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B
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When the
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G
G

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postman delivered the letter
D
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C
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It filled her dear heart full of joy
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Because she didn't know
D
D

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till she read the inside
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G

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C
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It was the last one from her darling boy
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C
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Dear mom was
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G

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the way that it started
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C

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I miss you so much it went on
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D
D

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Mo m, I didn't know that I loved you so
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G

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But I'll prove it when this war's
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C

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Oh, I'm writing this down
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G

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in a trench, Mom
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C

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So don't scold me if it isn't so neat
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D
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You know as you did when I was a kid
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G

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And I'd come home with
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mud on my feet
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The captain just gave us our orders
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And, we will carry them through
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And I'll finish this letter
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the first chance I get
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G

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C
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But for now I'll just say I love you

Then the mother's old
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G

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hands began to tremble
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As she fought against tears in her eyes
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But they came unashamed,
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for there was no name
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G

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C
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She knew her darling had died
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G

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That night as she knelt by her bedside
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She prayed, Lord above,
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hear my plea

Protect all the sons
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who are fighting tonight
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G

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And, dear God, keep America free
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Am

  • B

    2

  • D

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of A Soldier's Last Letter by Charlie Louvin is G major.

The primary chords used in A Soldier's Last Letter are G, C, Am, B, D, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, Am, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of A Soldier's Last Letter is approximately 92 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of A Soldier's Last Letter using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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