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Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter

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[Intro]
C#m  G#m  C#m  G#m  C#m  A  F#m7  B
[Chorus]
Oh, AI stood G#mwatchF#ming
BOh, AI stood EwaitAing
And as the Brivers of Afreedom run through this Dland
I'll be C#mthere for to Alend Eyou my Bhand
[Instrumental]
C#m  G#m  C#m  G#m  C#m
[Verse]
Well, I listened to the G#mshoutingC#m  
Of those with their G#mliesC#m  
Who tore at the G#mheartC#m  
Of this country of G#mmineC#m  
[Verse]
But Ehere's where a Aquiet manE  
With truth in his AhandE  
Can make a C#mstand and be Aheard in this Bland
[Chorus]
So AI stood G#mwatchF#ming
BOh, AI stood EwaitAing
And as the Brivers of Afreedom run through this Dland
I'll be C#mthere for to Alend Eyou my Bhand
[Instrumental]
C#m  G#m  C#m  G#m  C#m
[Verse]
So I stood by the G#mwatch roadC#m  
Till the October G#mof their daysC#m  
With the G#mwinds to my leftC#m  
And then G#mfar from the right C#mand G#mblowing my way
[Verse]
But Enow is the AhourE  
The time I can Asee
When we'll Ewin with the C#mtruth that has Amade us so Bfree
[Chorus]
So AI stood G#mwatchF#ming
BOh, AI stood EwaitAing
And as the Brivers of Afreedom run through this Dland
I'll be C#mthere for to Alend Eyou my Bhand
[Chorus]
Oh, AI stood G#mwatchF#ming
BOh, AI stood EwaitAing
[Outro]
C#m  G#m  C#m  G#m

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The story behind the song

"Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter" comes from The Kingston Trio, a group instrumental in launching the American folk revival of the late 1950s and 60s. Known for their engaging live performances and popular recordings, the Trio helped bring folk and pop music to a wide audience. This song, appearing on their album #16 / Sunny Side!, likely embodies the blend of storytelling and accessible melodies that defined their sound. Playing it evokes the spirit of a steadfast, perhaps unsung, hero.

AI-written from these sources:The Kingston Trio — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter

by The Kingston Trio

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

G#m

F#m7

F#m

[Intro]

C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m A F#m7 B

[Chorus]

A G#m F#m

Oh, I stood watching

B A E A

Oh, I stood waiting

B A D

And as the rivers of freedom run through this land

C#m A E B

I'll be there for to lend you my hand

[Instrumental]

C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m

[Verse]

G#m C#m

Well, I listened to the shouting

G#m C#m

Of those with their lies

G#m C#m

Who tore at the heart

G#m C#m

Of this country of mine

[Verse]

E A E

But here's where a quiet man

A E

With truth in his hand

C#m A B

Can make a stand and be heard in this land

[Chorus]

A G#m F#m

So I stood watching

B A E A

Oh, I stood waiting

B A D

And as the rivers of freedom run through this land

C#m A E B

I'll be there for to lend you my hand

[Instrumental]

C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m

[Verse]

G#m C#m

So I stood by the watch road

G#m C#m

Till the October of their days

G#m C#m

With the winds to my left

G#m C#m G#m

And then far from the right and blowing my way

[Verse]

E A E

But now is the hour

The time I can see

E C#m A B

When we'll win with the truth that has made us so free

[Chorus]

A G#m F#m

So I stood watching

B A E A

Oh, I stood waiting

B A D

And as the rivers of freedom run through this land

C#m A E B

I'll be there for to lend you my hand

[Chorus]

A G#m F#m

Oh, I stood watching

B A E A

Oh, I stood waiting

[Outro]

C#m G#m C#m G#m

About Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter chords”, “Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter 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 Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#m, G#m, A, F#m7, B, F#m.

FAQ — Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter by The Kingston Trio

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The chords for "Ballad Of The Quiet Fighter" show the original chord names (including C#m, G#m, A, F#m7, B, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.