Now playing

Baghdad Knights

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

AA soldier was sent made to go and he went
To exist on the outskirts of F#mhell.
And he Dwrote a letter to Asomeone
Wrote Dsometimes we Afight, Dsometimes we Arun
It's Djust like playing Afootball … with a gun.
Chorus:
DAhhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhhhhh
Those Baghdad AKnights! (repeat) 
And the soldiers they stay, shoot to kill and then pray
They soon leave the outskirts of hell.
And they write their letters to loved ones
Write sometimes we fight, sometimes we run
Just like playing football - with a gun.
Chorus
And when the sun fades away at the end of the day
And the sand in your mind starts to cool
the stars starts to shine and they play tricks on your mind
Cause you brought your gun to school
Chorus

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

Baghdad Knights

by Lee Hazlewood

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

A soldier was sent made to go and he went

F#m

To exist on the outskirts of hell.

D A

And he wrote a letter to someone

D A D A

Wrote sometimes we fight, sometimes we run

D A

It's just like playing football … with a gun.

Chorus:

Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhhhhh

Those Baghdad Knights! (repeat)

And the soldiers they stay, shoot to kill and then pray

They soon leave the outskirts of hell.

And they write their letters to loved ones

Write sometimes we fight, sometimes we run

Just like playing football - with a gun.

Chorus

And when the sun fades away at the end of the day

And the sand in your mind starts to cool

the stars starts to shine and they play tricks on your mind

Cause you brought your gun to school

Chorus

About Baghdad Knights Chords by Lee Hazlewood

Learn how to play Baghdad Knights by Lee Hazlewood with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Baghdad Knights chords”, “Baghdad Knights guitar chords”, or “Lee Hazlewood Baghdad Knights 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 Baghdad Knights chords and for experienced players who want accurate Baghdad Knights lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, F#m, D.

FAQ — Baghdad Knights by Lee Hazlewood

How do I play "Baghdad Knights" by Lee Hazlewood on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Baghdad Knights" by Lee Hazlewood 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 "Baghdad Knights" by Lee Hazlewood free?

Yes. The chords for "Baghdad Knights" by Lee Hazlewood are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Baghdad Knights" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Baghdad Knights"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Baghdad Knights" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Baghdad Knights" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Baghdad Knights" by Lee Hazlewood with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lee Hazlewood below.

What key is "Baghdad Knights" in?

The chords for "Baghdad Knights" show the original chord names (including A, F#m, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.