American Airman
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D7
Somebody get my suitcase
It's nearly all I own
G7 N.C.
I'm a drummer man in a country band
G7
And man, I wanna go home
G7 C7 G7
D7
G7
[Verse 2]
C7
New town
G7
Look around
G7
Tryin' to find a friendly face
C7
Sure feel
Like I need a meal
G7
But there's no time to leave this place
D7
Sound test in a concert hall
I think an amp is blown
G7 N.C.
I'm a drummer man in a country band
G7
And man, I wanna go home
G7
C7
Oh, my Red, play
G7 D7
N.C.
[Verse 3]
C7
Yeah, flight two
G7
And it's back to you
G7
So I set my watch on L.A. time
C7
Jet-lag
C7
Find my bag
G7 C G7
I think the one over there is mine
D7
It's ten pounds overweight
But it's holdin' all I own
G7 N.C.
I'm a drummer man in a country band
G7
And man, I'm glad to be home
G7
C7
G7
D7
G7
How to play American Airman
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.