America
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Intro: G
G
I left my home at seventeen
Fell off the edge of the world to wake
Em
In America
G
America
G
Someone's burn and someone's game
I swapped you a comb for a golden plane
Em
In America
G
America
G
Sorry always comes too late
I traded a man for a ball and chain
Em
In America
D
America
Am
Oh America
G
America
G
If I don't have a dime does a dime have me
Money makes money makes money off the back
Em
Of America
G
America
G
Color is blind in every way
So when color is blind and in my way
Em
In America
G
America
G
Blunted beauty blunted reign
I don't give a damn what the people say
Em
Of America
D
America
Am
It's still America
G
America
Em C G
Oh . . . Na Na Na Na Na Na x5
G
Born strong and boundaries made
Stitch together is a quilt of the fifty states
Em
Of America
G
America
G
Say what you will say what you might
The eagle still flies in the dead of night
Em
In America
D
America
G
You can see it now from outer space
The glimmer of hope and the song so faint
Em
Of America
D
America
Am
Oh America
G
America
END
How to play America
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 G. 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.