3 Doors Down - Citizen Soldier: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Citizen Soldier" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Citizen Soldier Guitar Chords and Lyrics by 3 Doors Down
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Citizen Soldier" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Cm Cm Beyond the boundaries of your city's lights Cm G# Gm Stand the heroes waiting for your cries Cm Cm So many times you did not bring this on yourself Cm When that moment finally comes G# Gm I'll be there to help Cm G# On that day when you need Gm Cm Your brothers and sisters to care G# Gm I'll be right here Chorus: Cm Citizen soldiers G# A# Cm Holding the light for the ones that we guide G# A# From the dark of despair Cm G# A# Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered Cm We'll always be ready G# A# Cm G# Because we will always be there When there are people crying in the streets When they're starving for a meal to eat When they simply need a place to make their beds Right here underneath my wing You can rest your head On that day when you need Your brothers and sisters to care I'll be right here Chorus Cm G# Cm G# Cm G# There... there... there... Cm G# Hope and pray that you'll never need me Cm G# But rest assured I will not let you down Cm G# I'll walk beside you but you may not see me Cm G# The strongest among you may not wear a crown On that day when you need Your brothers and sisters to care I'll be right here On that day when you don't have the strength For the burden you bear I'll be right here Chorus You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  Cm  Gm  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Citizen Soldier" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Citizen Soldier" by 3 Doors Down.