América
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Intro: Eb - Ab (x6)
Eb Ab Eb Ab Eb
Me hueles a merengue y a bolero, a caña y a café
Ab Bb Ab Bb Ab
me hueles a corrido y a charango, carnavalito y miel
Gm Cm
me hueles a maracas y a guitarra
Ab Gm Cm Ab Bb
a gaucho solitario y a sabana, a piel morena y sal
Ab Gm Cm
me hueles a canela y a bananas
Ab Gm Cm Ab Bb
querida siempre y siempre maltratada soñando libertad.
[Refrão]
Cm Gm Ab Eb
América ... América ...
Ab Eb Ab Eb
me hueles a guayaba, a cordillera helada,
Ab Eb
a tierra verde y lluvia tropical
Ab Eb Ab Eb
me hueles a pradera y a eterna primavera
Fm Bb Eb (Ab - Eb) (x4)
me hueles a futuro y libertad. (2x)
Eb Ab Eb Ab Eb Ab
Me hueles a tabaco y a manises, a dátiles y a ron
Ab Bb Ab Bb Ab
me hueles a emigrantes que se fueron cantando una canción
Gm Cm
me hueles a torrente y a quebrada
Ab Gm Cm Ab Eb
a sangre campesina derramada para tu libertad
Ab Gm Cm
me hueles a mujer enamorada
Ab Gm Cm Ab Bb
querida siempre y siempre abandonada soñando frente al mar.
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How to play América
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.