America Forever
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
3rd traste
[Verse one]
C Am Em
I don't wanna go home, no
F
You can't make me
C Am Em
I've just settled in
F
And the weather's been so nice lately
C Am Em F
I think getting on that plane, it might break me
C Am Em
I'll stay, a runaway
F
Pray that you don't chase me
[Pre-chorus]
Dm
Could find me hiding in a Trader Joe's
Em
Could find me driving down on Melrose
F G
There ain't no telling where I'm gonna go
But I know
[Chorus]
C Am
If I'm leaving then I'm making a decision about
Em F
Everything I'm never ready to figure out
C Am
Easier when living with my head in the clouds
Em
So whatever
F
I'm staying in America
C Am
Where I am limitless and living it up
Em F
You can call me crazy, go on calling my bluff
C Am
Easier when here is where I feel like enough
Em
So forever
F
I'm staying in America
[Instrumental]
C Am Em F x2
[Verse two]
C Am Em F
Taking footage of Pasadena in sunlight
C Am Em F
Bound to watch it over to recall what it felt like
C Am Em
When it was all possible
F
Rose-coloured glasses clear the roads
C Am Em F
That lead to a version of me that I can't leave behind
[Pre-chorus]
Dm
Swear here I'm headed on the right track
Em
I'll throw a tantrum on the tarmac
F G
Kicking and screaming for the whole flight
'Cause I know
[Chorus]
C Am
If I'm leaving then I'm making a decision about
Em F
Everything I'm never ready to figure out
C Am
Easier when living with my head in the clouds
Em
So whatever
F
I'm staying in America
C Am
Where I am limitless and living it up
Em F
You can call me crazy, go on calling my bluff
C Am
Easier when here is where I feel like enough
Em
So forever
F C
I'm staying in America
Am Em
Hmm, hmm
F C
Staying in America
Am Em F
Hmm, hmm
[Bridge]
F Em
Bury me in Santa Monica
F Em
You know Laurel Canyon has my heart
F Em
Nothing better than a brand new start
F G
Or just a little longer being kept apart
[Down-chorus]
C Am
'Cause in leaving I'll be making a decision about
Em F
Everything I'm never ready to figure out
C Am
Easier when living with my head in the clouds
Em
So whatever
F
I'm staying in America
[Chorus]
C Am
Where I am limitless and living it up
Em F
You can call me crazy, go on calling my bluff
C Am
Easier when here is where I feel like enough
Em
So forever
F C
I'm staying in America
Am Em
Ooo-oh, ooo-oh
F C
Staying in America
Am Em
Ooo-oh, ooo-oh
F C
Staying in America
Am Em
Ooo-oh, ooo-oh
F C
Staying in America
Am Em F
Ooo-oh, ooo-oh
How to play America Forever
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.