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Like A Soldier

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[Intro]
| G| G| G| G|
| G| G|
[Verse 1]
With the Gtwilight colors fallin' and the evenin' layin' shadows
Hidden memories, come stealin' from my Dmind
DAnd I feel my own heart beatin' out, the simple joy of livin'
And I wonder how I ever was that Gkind
[Verse 2]
GBut the wild road I was ramblin' was always out there callin'
And you said a hundred times, I should've Ddied
DThen you reached down and touched me and lifted me up with you
So I believe it was a road I was meant to Gride
[Chorus 1]
I'm like a Csoldier gettin' Dover the warG  
I'm like a Cyoung man gettin' Dover his Gcrazy days
Like a Cbandit gettin' Dover his lawless Emways
CI don't have to Ddo that any moreG  
I'm like a Csoldier gettin' Dover the warG  
[Break]
| G| G| G| G|
[Verse 3]
There are Gnights I don't remember and pain that's been forgotten
And a lot of things I choose not to reDcall
DThere are faces that come to me, in my darkest secret memories
Faces that I wish would not come back at Gall
[Verse 4]
GBut in my dream(s parade of lovers, from the other times and places
There's not one that matters now, no matter Dwho
DI'm just thankful for the journey and that I've survived the battles
And that my spoils of victory is Gyou
[Chorus 2]
I'm like a Csoldier gettin' Dover the warG  
Like a Cyoung man getting Dover his Gcrazy days
Like a Cbandit gettin' Dover his lawless Emways
CEvery day gets Dbetter than beforeG  
I'm like a Csoldier gettin' Dover the warG  
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The story behind the song

"Like A Soldier" is a song that emerged from a collection of songwriting demos recorded by Johnny Cash in 1993, before he signed with Rick Rubin. While these original recordings were shelved, Cash later re-recorded the song for his American Recordings album. The song's themes align with much of Cash's work, which often explores sorrow, moral tribulation, and the journey toward redemption. Playing it can feel like stepping into a narrative of resilience and quiet strength.

AI-written from these sources:Songwriter (Johnny Cash album) — Wikipedia ↗Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗

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