Difficulty
Beginner πΆ
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Tuning: E A D G B E
Intro:
B D A E x4
Chorus:
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles Marine recruiter
B D A E
Teach you to program computers
B D A E
Teach you all the skills you need
B D A E
You can die with dignity
[Instrumental]
B D A E x6
B A B D B A B
Verse:
A B
I got a phone call from the Sergeant yesterday
A B
He had a message from the good old USA
D B
Good grades, high IQ, you're one terrific guy
B B B B B B B
We'll let you push the buttons while the other people die
Pre-Chorus:
G E
No way, that's what I say
G A B
I don't wanna be a Marine
F#
today
Chorus:
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles Marine recruiter
B D A E
Teach you to program computers
B D A E
Teach you all the skills you need
B D A E
You can be a fucking pig
Post-Chorus:
B D A E
And that's why
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles
B D A E
That's why
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles
B D A E
That's why
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles
B D A E
That's why
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles
B
D B x3
Verse:
A B
Every day in high school, when I got home
A B
Marine recruiters called me on the phone
A B
Oh God, I never thought it would come to this
A B B B B B B B B
I get cards, I get calls, now I'm on the mailing list
Pre-Chorus:
G E
Mom, I'm not home
G A B F#
If they call me on the phone
Chorus:
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles Marine recruiter
B D A E
Teach you to program computers
B D A E
Teach you all the skills you need
B D A E
You can die with dignity
Post-Chorus:
B D A E
And that's why
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles
B D A E
That's why
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles
B D A E
That's why
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles
B D A E
That's why
B D A E
Sergeant Smiles
B
Song History
Published: May 21, 2026
Last Updated: May 21, 2026