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

Soldier Of Fortune

Chords

4.55 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
  GA soldier of fortune Dcame home from Cwar Dand wondered what he was fighting Gfor
  This sad-eyed solDdier, he broke Cdown and cried, Oh Dhe was so broke up insideG  
  When will it end?, DWhen will it enCd?D  
  GThe bells DtollC, For those about to Ddie
[Instrumental]
       G     D             C         D(x4)
[Verse 1]
  GThe battle's over, the waDr is woCn, But this soldier of fortune, Dhe will carry on
  GHe will carry on when all Dhope is Cgone, He will carry on       D  
[Verse 2]
  GHe's trained to kill Dand kill he Cwill, As we march alongD  
  GSinging just Danother Csoldier song, Just another Dsoldier song
[Instrumental]
       G     D             C       D(x3)
G       D   C           Em
[Chorus]
  GI am a EmsolDdier of CforDtune, GDestined to EmkeeDp on CmarcDhing, GI can hear Emthe Dpipers CcalDling
[Instrumental]
G       D   C           Em
       G     D             C      D(x4)
       G     D             C      D(x4)
       G     D             C      D(x3)
G       D   C           Em
[Chorus]
  GI am a EmsolDdier of CforDtune, GDestined to EmkeeDp on CmarcDhing, GI can hear Emthe Dpipers CcalDling
[Outro]
G       D   C           Em

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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

Soldier Of Fortune

by Thin Lizzy

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

G D C D G

A soldier of fortune came home from war and wondered what he was fighting for

D C D G

This sad-eyed soldier, he broke down and cried, Oh he was so broke up inside

D C D

When will it end?, When will it end?

G D C D

The bells toll, For those about to die

[Instrumental]

G D C D

(x4)

[Verse 1]

G D C D

The battle's over, the war is won, But this soldier of fortune, he will carry on

G D C D

He will carry on when all hope is gone, He will carry on

[Verse 2]

G D C D

He's trained to kill and kill he will, As we march along

G D C D

Singing just another soldier song, Just another soldier song

[Instrumental]

G D C D

(x3)

G D C Em

[Chorus]

G Em D C D G Em D C D G Em D C D

I am a soldier of fortune, Destined to keep on marching, I can hear the pipers calling

[Instrumental]

G D C Em

G D C D

(x4)

G D C D

(x4)

G D C D

(x3)

G D C Em

[Chorus]

G Em D C D G Em D C D G Em D C D

I am a soldier of fortune, Destined to keep on marching, I can hear the pipers calling

[Outro]

G D C Em

About Soldier Of Fortune Chords by Thin Lizzy

Learn how to play Soldier Of Fortune by Thin Lizzy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Soldier Of Fortune chords”, “Soldier Of Fortune guitar chords”, or “Thin Lizzy Soldier Of Fortune 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 Soldier Of Fortune chords and for experienced players who want accurate Soldier Of Fortune lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, A, Em.

FAQ — Soldier Of Fortune by Thin Lizzy

How do I play "Soldier Of Fortune" by Thin Lizzy on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Soldier Of Fortune" by Thin Lizzy 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 "Soldier Of Fortune" by Thin Lizzy free?

Yes. The chords for "Soldier Of Fortune" by Thin Lizzy are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Soldier Of Fortune" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Soldier Of Fortune"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Soldier Of Fortune" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Soldier Of Fortune" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Soldier Of Fortune" by Thin Lizzy with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Thin Lizzy below.

What key is "Soldier Of Fortune" in?

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