Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

A Soldiers Letter

Chords

5.013 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Refrain]
CI'm writing this down in a trench, Gmom
Don't scold if it isn't so Cneat
The way that you did when I was a Dkid
And I'd Gcome home with mud on my Cfeet
[Verse 1]
CThe captain just gave us our Gorders
And Mom I will carry them thrCough
And I'll finish this letter, the Dfirst chance I get
But for Gnow I'll just say, I love Cyou
[Verse 2]
CThen the mother's old hands began to Gtremble
And she fought against tears in her Ceyes
But they came unashamed 'cause Dthere was no name
And Gshe knew that her soldier had Cdied
[Verse 3]
CAnd then she knelt down by her Gbedside
And she prayed, Lord above hear my Cplea
Protect all the soldiers who are Dfighting tonight
And Gdear God, keep America Cfree
[Refrain]
CI'm writing this down in a trench, Gmom
Don't scold if it isn't so Cneat
The way that you did when I was a Dkid
And I'd Gcome home with mud on my Cfeet

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

A Soldiers Letter

by Merle Haggard

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Refrain]

C G

I'm writing this down in a trench, mom

Don't scold if it isn't so neat

The way that you did when I was a kid

G C

And I'd come home with mud on my feet

[Verse 1]

C G

The captain just gave us our orders

And Mom I will carry them through

And I'll finish this letter, the first chance I get

G C

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

[Verse 2]

C G

Then the mother's old hands began to tremble

And she fought against tears in her eyes

But they came unashamed 'cause there was no name

G C

And she knew that her soldier had died

[Verse 3]

C G

And then she knelt down by her bedside

And she prayed, Lord above hear my plea

Protect all the soldiers who are fighting tonight

G C

And dear God, keep America free

[Refrain]

C G

I'm writing this down in a trench, mom

Don't scold if it isn't so neat

The way that you did when I was a kid

G C

And I'd come home with mud on my feet

About A Soldiers Letter Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play A Soldiers Letter by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “A Soldiers Letter chords”, “A Soldiers Letter guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard A Soldiers Letter chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy A Soldiers Letter chords and for experienced players who want accurate A Soldiers Letter lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, D.

FAQ — A Soldiers Letter by Merle Haggard

How do I play "A Soldiers Letter" by Merle Haggard on guitar?

Open the free chords for "A Soldiers Letter" by Merle Haggard on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "A Soldiers Letter" by Merle Haggard free?

Yes. The chords for "A Soldiers Letter" by Merle Haggard are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "A Soldiers Letter" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "A Soldiers Letter" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "A Soldiers Letter"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "A Soldiers Letter" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "A Soldiers Letter" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "A Soldiers Letter" by Merle Haggard with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Merle Haggard below.

What key is "A Soldiers Letter" in?

The chords for "A Soldiers Letter" show the original chord names (including C, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.