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Rebel Soldier

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[Verse 1]
AmOh Polly Oh Polly its Emfor your sake aAmlone,
I have Amleft my old Father, my Country, my home
AmI have left my old Mother to weep and to mourn
I Amam a rebel Dmsoldier, and far from Gmy Amhome
[Verse 2]
The Amgrape shot and musket and the Emcannons lumber Amlie
Its Ammany a mangled body the blanket for the shroud
Its Ammany a mangled body left on the fields alone
I Amam a rebel Dmsoldier and far from Gmy Amhome
[Instrumental]
Am Em Am G Am
[Verse 3]
AmHere is a good old cup of brandy Emand a glass of Amwine
You can Amdrink to your true love and I will drink to mine
You can Amdrink to your true love and I will lament and moan
I Amam a rebel Dmsoldier and Amfar from Gmy Amhome
[Verse 4]
AmI will build me a castle on Emsome green mountain Amhigh
Where AmI can see Polly when she is passing by
Where AmI can see Polly and help her to mourn
I Amam a rebel Dmsoldier and Amfar from Gmy...Amhome

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Rebel Soldier

by Jamey Johnson

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[Verse 1]

Am Em Am

Oh Polly Oh Polly its for your sake alone,

I have left my old Father, my Country, my home

I have left my old Mother to weep and to mourn

Am Dm G Am

I am a rebel soldier, and far from my home

[Verse 2]

Am Em Am

The grape shot and musket and the cannons lumber lie

Its many a mangled body the blanket for the shroud

Its many a mangled body left on the fields alone

Am Dm G Am

I am a rebel soldier and far from my home

[Instrumental]

Am Em Am G Am

[Verse 3]

Am Em Am

Here is a good old cup of brandy and a glass of wine

You can drink to your true love and I will drink to mine

You can drink to your true love and I will lament and moan

Am Dm Am G Am

I am a rebel soldier and far from my home

[Verse 4]

Am Em Am

I will build me a castle on some green mountain high

Where I can see Polly when she is passing by

Where I can see Polly and help her to mourn

Am Dm Am G Am

I am a rebel soldier and far from my...home

About Rebel Soldier Chords by Jamey Johnson

Learn how to play Rebel Soldier by Jamey Johnson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rebel Soldier chords”, “Rebel Soldier guitar chords”, or “Jamey Johnson Rebel Soldier 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 Rebel Soldier chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rebel Soldier lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Em, Dm, G.

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What key is "Rebel Soldier" in?

The chords for "Rebel Soldier" show the original chord names (including Am, Em, Dm, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.