Street Soldier Chords
by Phil Ochs
Street Soldier by Phil Ochs is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, Em, F, G and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1
C Em F
Baby, can you spare a (thought)?
C Em F
Or the necklace around your throat?
C Em F
Or your fine mink coat?
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine
Instrumental
C Em F
C Em F
C Em F
C G
Am C G Am
I may not look like much, but I owned the world, and I gave it all away.
Am C G Am
Now I'm an actor, on the street, and I do it for no pay.
verse 2
C Em F
Driver, can you spare a car?
C Em F
Bartender can you spare (that bar)?
C Em F
(Can anyone spare a cigar)?
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine
verse 3
C Em F
Hobo can you spare some soap?
C Em F
Dealer can you spare some dope?
C Em F
(... broke)
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine
Am C G Am
I may not look like much, but I owned the world, and I gave it all away.
Am C G Am
Now I'm an actor, on the street, and I do it for no pay.
C Em F
Brother can you spare a dime?
C Em F
Clock, can you spare some time?
C Em F
Mr Poet, can you spare a rhyme?
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine.
C Em F
Lady, can you spare some luck?
C Em F
Hooker, can you spare a fuck?
C Em F
(Speedster) can you spare a (truck)?
C G
If you will, I'll spare mine.
Am C G Am
I may not look like much, but I owned the world, and I gave it all away.
Am C G Am
Now I'm an actor, on the street, and I do it for no pay.