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.

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.

Present Arms

Chords00

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Music & Lyrics: Ali Campbell - Jim Brown - Earl Falconer - Robin Campbell - James Stephen Brown -
                Brian Travers - Norman Hassan - Terence Wilson - Michael Virtue
Album: Present Arms (1981)
[Intro]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Fm
[Verse 1]
Bbm              Ab
  You got no job you got no pay
Bbm             Ab
  Join the military, sign today
Bbm                    Ab                     Bbm    Fm
  They'll take you off to fight on foreign shores
[Verse 2]
Bbm                Ab
  You'll be your mother's pride and joy
Bbm                Ab
  Her armed and dangerous golden boy
Bbm                  Ab                    Bbm    Fm
  They'll pay you to protect what isn't yours
[Instrumental]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Bbm
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Fm
[Verse 3]
Bbm                Ab
  You'll be your mother's pride and joy
Bbm                Ab
  Her armed and dangerous golden boy
Bbm           Ab                   Bbm    Fm
  A uniformed hero that shows no fear
[Verse 4]
Bbm             Ab
  The khaki ranks of flesh and steel
Bbm            Ab
  Learning how to smile and kill
Bbm                    Ab                      Bbm    Ab
  They'll teach you to ignore the screams and tears
[Instrumental]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Bbm
Bbm Ab  Bbm Ab
              x2
[Verse 5]
Bbm                Ab
  You'll be your mother's pride and joy
Bbm                Ab
  Her armed and dangerous golden boy
Bbm           Ab                   Bbm    Fm
  A uniformed hero that shows no fear
[Verse 6]
Bbm             Ab
  The khaki ranks of flesh and steel
Bbm            Ab
  Learning how to smile and kill
Bbm                    Ab                      Bbm    Ab
  They'll teach you to ignore the screams and tears
[Instrumental]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Bbm
Bbm Ab  Bbm Ab
              x2
[Outro]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Bbm
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab

Present Arms chords and lyrics

Free chords for Present Arms by UB40. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Music & Lyrics: Ali Campbell - Jim Brown - Earl Falconer - Robin Campbell - James Stephen Brown -
                Brian Travers - Norman Hassan - Terence Wilson - Michael Virtue
Album: Present Arms (1981)
[Intro]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Fm
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Instrumental]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Bbm
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Fm
[Verse 3]
[Verse 4]
[Instrumental]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Bbm
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab  x2
[Verse 5]
[Verse 6]
[Instrumental]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Bbm
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab  x2
[Outro]
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Bbm
Bbm    Ab    Bbm    Ab
Bbm    Ab

Present Arms Chords by UB40

Learn how to play Present Arms by UB40 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Present Arms chords”, “Present Arms guitar chords”, or “UB40 Present Arms 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 Present Arms chords and for experienced players who want accurate Present Arms lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bbm, Ab, Fm, A.

Frequently asked questions about Present Arms

How do I play "Present Arms" by UB40 on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Present Arms" by UB40 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 "Present Arms" by UB40 free?

Yes. The chords for "Present Arms" by UB40 are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Present Arms" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Present Arms"?

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

Is "Present Arms" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Present Arms" by UB40 with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by UB40 below.

What key is "Present Arms" in?

The chords for "Present Arms" show the original chord names (including Bbm, Ab, Fm, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.