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Buffalo Soldier


The song "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley is performed in the key of B major. Released in 1983 posthumously on the album "Confrontation," the song was written by Bob Marley and Noel "King Sporty" Williams. It pays tribute to the African American soldiers who fought in the United States Cavalry during the Indian Wars in the late 19th century, earning the nickname "Buffalo Soldiers" from Native Americans. Marley's reggae rendition of their story serves as a reminder of their bravery and struggles. The song's rhythm is characterized by its infectious reggae beat, accompanied by Marley's distinctive vocals and powerful lyrics, making it a timeless anthem of resilience and perseverance.

Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley

DO DO DO , si , DO
Buffalo sol-dier
DO DO , si , la
dreadlock Rast-ta

DO MI FA
it was a
DO DO DO , si , DO
Buffa-lo sol-dier

la si , DO , DO RE , DO si la
in the heart of A—meri–ca

DO , DO si , DO si DO
Stol-en from Africa
DO , DO RE , DO sila
brougth to A—merica
DO DO DO DO , si , DO
fighting on ar-riv-al
DO DO DO RE , DO si la
fighting for sur-viv—al

DO MI FA
I mean it
FA , MI FA MI , FA
when I an—a—lyze
MI MI , FA
the stench
FA LA FA MI
to me it makes
mi , la si DO
a lot of sense

FA , MI , FA , MI , FA , FA MI , FA
How the dreadlock Ras——ta _ _ ooo!
LA , DO , la fa la la si la
was the buffalo soldier

DO MI FA
And he was
DO , DO si , DO si DO
tak–en from Africa

DO , DO RE DO sila
brougth to A—merica
DO DO DO DO , si , DO
fighting on ar-riv-al
DO DO DO RE , DO si la
fighting for sur-viv—al